Reviews: Atlas of the Union of South Africa

Summary

This is a review of the Atlas of the Union of South Africa, compiled in response to the lack of a systematic survey of the country's natural resources and dependent economic activities. Based on official statistical records from 1910 to 1950, it contains over 700 maps and diagrams covering physical background, population, transport, agriculture, and trade. The reviewer praises the clarity and quality of the maps, notes the constraints inherent in such compilation, and concludes that the atlas remains a valuable source of fundamental data on South Africa's resources and economic development.