The Confessions Of A Beachcomber
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: E.J. Banfield
Binding: Hardback
Published: Golden Press., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner wrote "Lived there 8 years" in introduction, slight tears in dust cover and foxing throughout.
This classic work of natural history and travel writing chronicles E.J. Banfield's life as a recluse on Dunk Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Banfield details the island's unique flora and fauna, the customs of the Aboriginal people, and his philosophical reflections on a life lived in harmony with nature. The narrative presents a vivid picture of early 20th-century tropical island existence, offering insights into self-sufficiency and environmental observation. It is a captivating read for those interested in Australian history, ethnography, and the natural world.
Author: E.J. Banfield
Binding: Hardback
Published: Golden Press., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner wrote "Lived there 8 years" in introduction, slight tears in dust cover and foxing throughout.
This classic work of natural history and travel writing chronicles E.J. Banfield's life as a recluse on Dunk Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Banfield details the island's unique flora and fauna, the customs of the Aboriginal people, and his philosophical reflections on a life lived in harmony with nature. The narrative presents a vivid picture of early 20th-century tropical island existence, offering insights into self-sufficiency and environmental observation. It is a captivating read for those interested in Australian history, ethnography, and the natural world.