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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Cooper's Creek chronicles the harrowing and ultimately tragic Burke and Wills expedition, a pivotal moment in Australian exploration. This compelling historical narrative recounts the immense challenges faced by the Victorian Exploring Expedition as they attempted to traverse the continent's interior. It vividly illustrates the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback and the complex interplay of ambition, leadership, and survival. The account details the human cost of pioneering endeavors, presenting a powerful testament to both courage and misjudgment.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Cooper's Creek chronicles the harrowing and ultimately tragic Burke and Wills expedition, a pivotal moment in Australian exploration. This compelling historical narrative recounts the immense challenges faced by the Victorian Exploring Expedition as they attempted to traverse the continent's interior. It vividly illustrates the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback and the complex interplay of ambition, leadership, and survival. The account details the human cost of pioneering endeavors, presenting a powerful testament to both courage and misjudgment.