Leichhardt's Second Journey: A First-Hand Account
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: Henry Turnbull
Binding: Hardback
Published: Halstead Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical narrative chronicles the arduous second expedition of the renowned explorer Leichhardt, offering an intimate glimpse into the untamed Australian wilderness. Authored by an eyewitness, the text presents a vivid, unvarnished perspective on the trials, triumphs, and daily realities encountered by the pioneering party. It illustrates the formidable challenges of nineteenth-century exploration, detailing the geographical discoveries and the interactions with the land and its inhabitants. The account uncovers the human spirit's resilience against nature's raw power, providing an invaluable primary source for understanding a pivotal moment in colonial history.
Author: Henry Turnbull
Binding: Hardback
Published: Halstead Press, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This compelling historical narrative chronicles the arduous second expedition of the renowned explorer Leichhardt, offering an intimate glimpse into the untamed Australian wilderness. Authored by an eyewitness, the text presents a vivid, unvarnished perspective on the trials, triumphs, and daily realities encountered by the pioneering party. It illustrates the formidable challenges of nineteenth-century exploration, detailing the geographical discoveries and the interactions with the land and its inhabitants. The account uncovers the human spirit's resilience against nature's raw power, providing an invaluable primary source for understanding a pivotal moment in colonial history.