River Boat Days On The Murray, Darling, Murrumbidgee
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: Peter Phillips
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne , 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded DJ spine. Large rip to front of DJ and other minor rips to perimeter. Tanning to block. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
In this book, Peter Phillips chronicles the vibrant era of paddle steamers and their pivotal role in shaping the Australian interior. This compelling historical account details the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of the crews and communities reliant on these vital waterways. It illustrates the economic and social impact of river transport across the vast landscapes of the Murray, Darling, and Murrumbidgee rivers. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a bygone age, capturing the spirit of adventure and enterprise that defined these iconic river systems. Readers will gain a profound appreciation for the ingenuity and resilience that propelled commerce and connection in early Australia.
Author: Peter Phillips
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne , 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Faded DJ spine. Large rip to front of DJ and other minor rips to perimeter. Tanning to block. Pages yellowing. All text legible, binding sturdy.
In this book, Peter Phillips chronicles the vibrant era of paddle steamers and their pivotal role in shaping the Australian interior. This compelling historical account details the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of the crews and communities reliant on these vital waterways. It illustrates the economic and social impact of river transport across the vast landscapes of the Murray, Darling, and Murrumbidgee rivers. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a bygone age, capturing the spirit of adventure and enterprise that defined these iconic river systems. Readers will gain a profound appreciation for the ingenuity and resilience that propelled commerce and connection in early Australia.