This Accursed Land

This Accursed Land

$15.00 AUD

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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: Lennard Bickel
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This historical account chronicles the harrowing 1860-61 Burke and Wills expedition, the first to traverse the Australian continent from south to north. It presents a gripping narrative of human endurance, ambition, and the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback. The text illustrates the immense challenges faced by the explorers, from extreme environmental conditions to critical errors in judgment. It details the tragic unraveling of their journey, culminating in a profound examination of leadership, survival, and the cost of pioneering exploration. Readers will find a compelling and authoritative reconstruction of one of Australia's most infamous historical sagas.

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Description

Author: Lennard Bickel
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1977

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This historical account chronicles the harrowing 1860-61 Burke and Wills expedition, the first to traverse the Australian continent from south to north. It presents a gripping narrative of human endurance, ambition, and the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback. The text illustrates the immense challenges faced by the explorers, from extreme environmental conditions to critical errors in judgment. It details the tragic unraveling of their journey, culminating in a profound examination of leadership, survival, and the cost of pioneering exploration. Readers will find a compelling and authoritative reconstruction of one of Australia's most infamous historical sagas.