Cooper's Creek
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: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: HAMISH HAMILTON, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Alan Moorehead's Cooper's Creek chronicles the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, a dramatic and tragic attempt to cross the Australian continent in the mid-19th century. This historical narrative vividly reconstructs the harsh realities faced by the explorers, detailing their struggles against the unforgiving landscape, internal conflicts, and ultimately, their demise. The work presents a gripping account of human ambition and folly, set against the backdrop of Australia's vast and untamed wilderness. Moorehead masterfully illustrates the cultural clashes and the profound impact of European exploration on the indigenous populations. It is a compelling and meticulously researched piece of non-fiction that captures a pivotal moment in Australian history.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: HAMISH HAMILTON, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Alan Moorehead's Cooper's Creek chronicles the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, a dramatic and tragic attempt to cross the Australian continent in the mid-19th century. This historical narrative vividly reconstructs the harsh realities faced by the explorers, detailing their struggles against the unforgiving landscape, internal conflicts, and ultimately, their demise. The work presents a gripping account of human ambition and folly, set against the backdrop of Australia's vast and untamed wilderness. Moorehead masterfully illustrates the cultural clashes and the profound impact of European exploration on the indigenous populations. It is a compelling and meticulously researched piece of non-fiction that captures a pivotal moment in Australian history.