In his inimitable style, Marius Diemont writes about the pioneering families of the Strandveld, about characters such as Samson Dyer, Olof Bergh, Jock Dichmont and many others. He relates amusing tales and describes the histories of the shipwrecks that line this coast. Included in this highly visual book are chapters on the fauna and flora, wildlife and whales by experts in their fields, as well as illustrations by well-known artists.