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Songs At the River's Edge: Stories From a Bangladeshi Village
Part autobiography, part travelogue, part anthropological study, this is an account of a Western woman living in a Muslim Bangladeshi village for 18 months. On an anthropological level, it demonstrates...
Matchbook: The Diary of a Modern-Day Matchmaker
$10.00 AUD
Fans of Sex and the City and Bridget Jones's Diary, and anyone who loves to date vicariously, will fall in love with Matchbook. In this irresistible read, America's hippest Matchmaker...
The Story of San Michele
This 'dream-laden and spooked' (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century. Munthe spent many years working as a...
Far Out isn't Far Enough: Life in the Back of Beyond
Tiring of the hectic pace of seventies New York, acclaimed graphic designer Tomi Ungerer and his wife Yvonne hit the road in search of a new, simpler life on an...
Round and About in Gippsland
Prolific Australian author, Jim Connelly, ('Mountain Boy', 'Wild Beauty') turns to his own native Gippsland in his free-wheeling account of this beautiful, varied and historic region.
The 8.55 To Baghdad
A fascinating contemporary journey which reveals the secret life of the world's most famous detective writer. Travel journalist Andrew Eames was in the ancient Syrian city of Aleppo when he...
Turn Right At Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a
$15.00 AUD
Mark Adams has spent his career editing adventure and travel magazines, polishing hair-raising tales about the exploits of famous explorers. So his plan to investigate the allegations against Bingham by...
Hearing Birds Fly: A Year in a Mongolian Village
HEARING BIRDS FLY is Louisa Waugh's passionately written account of her time in a remote Mongolian village. Frustrated by the increasingly bland character of the capital city of Ulan Bator,...
The London Compendium: A street-by-street exploration of the hidden
The streets of London resonate with secret stories, from East End lore to Cold War espionage, from tales of riots, rakes, brothers, anarchy and grisly murders, to Rolling Stones gigs,...
Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire
In 1985 Simon Winchester was struck with the idea of visiting the assorted far-flung islands which are all that remain of the British Empire. He travelled 100,000 miles back and...
Round Ireland With A Fridge
TV comedian Tony Hawks tries to win a bet by hitch-hiking around the circumference of Ireland in one calendar month. With a fridge. 'I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum...
Sons of the Moon
On a vast plateau high in the Bolivian Andes live the "Sons of the Moon", the Aymara. This great pre-Columbian empire, the first in South America, was a peaceful nation...
Medieval Castles, Stately and Historic Houses of Great Britain and
This lavish visual history traces and records the development of Britain's finest secular buildings in the years up to 1486. It describes and explains the changes in method and style...
The Most Amazing Places to Visit in Britain: The 1000 Most Unusual,
$15.00 AUD
Explore the 1,000 most unusual, beautiful and captivating spots in Britain in this lavish three-in-one guide, gazetteer and armchair reference book. From castles, cathedrals and natural wonders to bell foundries,...
The Most Amazing Places to Visit in London: More Than 400 Unusual,
$15.00 AUD
"The Most Amazing Places to Visit in London" gives you an insider's view of the capital, from the suburbs to the City. London as a destination for visitors is more...
Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu
DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu & O'ahu highlights the best of Hawaii, from its famous beaches to its incredible nature preserves. This handy guide provides a one-of-a-kind vacation with it's...
The Winning Of Australian Antarctica: Mawson's B.A.N.Z.A.R.E. Voyages 1929-31; Based On The Mawson Papers
$30.00 AUD
Author: A. Grenfell Price, C.M.G., D.I.Binding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1962Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Fold-out maps intact. This...
Tony Irving's Melbourne
$20.00 AUD
Author: Tony IrvingBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1981Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling narrative chronicles the vibrant life and hidden corners of a dynamic metropolis, as seen through...
Blizzard And Fire: A Year At Mawson, Antarctica
$25.00 AUD
Author: John BechervaiseBinding: HardbackPublished: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1963Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles a year of extraordinary challenges and breathtaking beauty at Mawson Station,...
The Wasting of Borneo: Dispatches from a Vanishing World
Acclaimed naturalist Alex Shoumatoff issues a worldwide call to protect the drastically endangered rainforests of Borneo In his eleventh book, but his first in almost two decades, seasoned travel writer...
Walkabout's Australia: An Anthology Of Articles And Photographs From Walkabout Magazine
$25.00 AUD
Author: A. T. BoltonBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, Sydney in association with The Australian National Travel Association, 1964Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel chronicles the harrowing journey of...
Nature Tourism Of 54 National Parks In Indonesia: Exploring The Beauty Of Panorama And The Uniqueness Of Indonesia National Park
$15.00 AUD
Author: Directorate of environmental services on protected areaBinding: PaperbackPublished: -, 2017Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageNature Tourism Of 54 National Parks In...
Pathways To The Gods: The Mystery Of The Andes Lines
$15.00 AUD
Author: Tony MorrisonBinding: HardbackPublished: BCA, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling work of archaeological investigation, Pathways To The Gods: The Mystery Of The Andes Lines, chronicles the...
Field Notes: The Pilbara And Photographs Project
$75.00 AUD
Author: Elisha ButtlerBinding: HardbackPublished: Form, Perth, 2010Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis striking volume invites readers into the rugged heart of Western Australia’s Pilbara region – a landscape...
The Ascent Of Everest
$15.00 AUD
Author: John HuntBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1955Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis gripping non-fiction account chronicles the monumental 1953 British expedition to conquer...
The Last Landfall
$20.00 AUD
Author: Desmond MaloneBinding: HardbackPublished: GEOFFREY BLES, 1936Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Foxing on pages and block, faded binding, worn spineThe compelling narrative of The Last Landfall...
Return To Paradise
$20.00 AUD
Author: James A. MichenerBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1951Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Worn & faded binding, yellowed blockThis compelling collection of narratives and observations transports readers to...
The Territory
$15.00 AUD
Author: Ernestine HillBinding: HardbackPublished: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1951Condition:Book: FairJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded binding with small stains, yellowed blockErnestine Hill's The Territory chronicles a captivating journey through the...
Australia's Greatest River: The Murray From Source To Sea
$30.00 AUD
Author: John Larkins, Steve ParishBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, Adelaide, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction work chronicles the majestic journey of Australia's iconic Murray River, tracing its...
Journey To The Far Pacific
$15.00 AUD
Author: Thomas E. DeweyBinding: HardbackPublished: ODHAMS PRESS LIMITED, 1952Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction narrative, Journey To...
Winter Journey: Some Account Of A Friendly Man's Adventures
$15.00 AUD
Author: H. L. GeeBinding: HardbackPublished: The Epworth Press, 1942Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis narrative, Winter Journey: Some Account Of A Friendly Man's Adventures, chronicles the...
Spectacular China
$20.00 AUD
Author: Nigel CameronBinding: HardbackPublished: Konemann UK Ltd, 1998Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSpectacular China presents a sweeping visual and cultural survey of China’s architectural grandeur, natural landscapes, and historical...
Climber's World
A unique photography collection that includes stunning and startling images of mountains, climbers, and mountain culture from the best outdoor and adventure photographers in the world.
In a Desert Land: Photographs of Israel, Egypt, and Jordan
These places are among the most beautiful on earth - the deserts of the Middle East, the Dead Sea coast, the ancient splendor of Luxor, the pyramids at Giza, and...
An Australian In America: First Impressions And Second Thoughts On The World's Strangest Nation
$15.00 AUD
Author: David DaleBinding: PaperbackPublished: COLLINS AUSTRALIA, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAn Australian In America: First Impressions And Second Thoughts On The...
Europe On Saturday Night: The Farmer And His Wife Take A Trip
$40.00 AUD
Author: John GouldBinding: HardbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company, 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsEurope On Saturday Night: The Farmer And His Wife Take A Trip chronicles...
Windmills Of The Gods
$12.00 AUD
Author: Sidney SheldonBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing London, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageTracing a significant historical diaspora, The Trail Of The Huguenots:...
A Hundred More Things Japanese
$15.00 AUD
Author: Hyoe Murakami, Donald RichieBinding: HardbackPublished: Japan Culture Institute, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Yellowed on blockMore A Hundred Things Japanese presents a fascinating compendium of...
Great Voyages Of Exploration: The Golden Age Of Discovery In The Pacific
$20.00 AUD
Author: Jacques BrosseBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Chipping to perimeter of DJ. Denting and some chipping to...
Great Australian Explorers: The Courageous Exploits Of The Men Who Challenged The New Land
$20.00 AUD
Author: Marcia McEwanBinding: HardbackPublished: Bay Book, 1111Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light wear to DJ. Discolouration to spine of same. Light chipping to spine of board....
Caviar For Breakfast: A Russian Diary By Betty Roland
$20.00 AUD
Author: Betty RolandBinding: HardbackPublished: Quartet Books, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: DJ discoloured with light chipping to top. Black mark...