The Ghan: The Story Of The Alice Springs Railway
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: Basil Fuller
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning along spine, very minor general wear to dust jacket, wear to bottom cloth cover edges in places
This historical account chronicles the epic construction of the Alice Springs Railway, affectionately known as "The Ghan." Basil Fuller meticulously details the challenges and triumphs involved in laying tracks through the harsh Australian outback, from the initial vision to its eventual completion. The narrative illuminates the engineering feats, the human endeavor, and the significant impact this railway had on connecting remote communities and developing the region. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian history, railway development, and the spirit of pioneering. This work presents a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in the nation's infrastructure story.
Author: Basil Fuller
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light tanning along spine, very minor general wear to dust jacket, wear to bottom cloth cover edges in places
This historical account chronicles the epic construction of the Alice Springs Railway, affectionately known as "The Ghan." Basil Fuller meticulously details the challenges and triumphs involved in laying tracks through the harsh Australian outback, from the initial vision to its eventual completion. The narrative illuminates the engineering feats, the human endeavor, and the significant impact this railway had on connecting remote communities and developing the region. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian history, railway development, and the spirit of pioneering. This work presents a vivid picture of a pivotal moment in the nation's infrastructure story.