Australian Explorers: A Selection From Their Writings

Australian Explorers: A Selection From Their Writings

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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: Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, London, 1965

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Stained book block. Cut on fep.

This compelling historical anthology, Australian Explorers: A Selection From Their Writings, presents a vivid panorama of early Australian exploration through the direct accounts of those who charted its vast and often unforgiving landscapes. Kathleen Fitzpatrick masterfully compiles a collection that chronicles the challenges, discoveries, and personal reflections of these intrepid individuals. The volume illustrates the profound impact of their journeys on the continent's history and offers an intimate glimpse into the spirit of adventure that defined an era. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundational narratives of Australia, revealing the human element behind the maps and expeditions.

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Description

Author: Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, London, 1965

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Stained book block. Cut on fep.

This compelling historical anthology, Australian Explorers: A Selection From Their Writings, presents a vivid panorama of early Australian exploration through the direct accounts of those who charted its vast and often unforgiving landscapes. Kathleen Fitzpatrick masterfully compiles a collection that chronicles the challenges, discoveries, and personal reflections of these intrepid individuals. The volume illustrates the profound impact of their journeys on the continent's history and offers an intimate glimpse into the spirit of adventure that defined an era. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundational narratives of Australia, revealing the human element behind the maps and expeditions.