The Great Ruwaha

About the Book

The Great Ruwaha, a memoire, is unique in that it uses the life and death of a beautiful river to symbolize the influence our formative years have on our subsequent journey and character.

A literary treasure, enhanced by wonderfully graphic illustrations by the author, the book uses vivacious realism to share with the reader some of the unique adventures and experiences to which the author was exposed when growing up in Africa.

Encompassing the historical effects of European colonialism, it goes on to describe the consequences of Britain’s withdrawal from its African colonies.

About the Author

Ian Cormack was born in Southern Africa to a third generation settler family. He spent all his formative years in remote parts of East Africa, growing up wild and free, with no formal schooling until his teenage years. He absorbed a deep knowledge of indigenous customs and culture, wild life and diverse environments from the local people, which eventually led him to pursue a career (and a D Phil) in social and political science and community development. Progressing from hunter to conservationist, academic to wildlife artist, Ian devoted his working life (before retiring to Australia) towards studying and influencing community development in his beloved Africa.