The Great Australian Loneliness

The Great Australian Loneliness

$12.00 AUD

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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: Ernestine Hill
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1963

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: damage along seams

The Great Australian Loneliness stands as a seminal work of Australian travel literature, chronicling Ernestine Hill's extensive journeys through the continent's remote and untamed interior. This evocative narrative uncovers the stark beauty and formidable challenges of the outback, presenting a vivid portrait of the diverse individuals who inhabit its vast expanses. Hill details the unique cultures and resilient spirits forged in isolation, illustrating the profound connection between the land and its people. Her poignant observations capture the immense scale and quiet grandeur of Australia, offering readers an unforgettable glimpse into a world shaped by distance and solitude. The prose is both lyrical and unflinching, painting a comprehensive picture of a unique national character.

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Description

Author: Ernestine Hill
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1963

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: damage along seams

The Great Australian Loneliness stands as a seminal work of Australian travel literature, chronicling Ernestine Hill's extensive journeys through the continent's remote and untamed interior. This evocative narrative uncovers the stark beauty and formidable challenges of the outback, presenting a vivid portrait of the diverse individuals who inhabit its vast expanses. Hill details the unique cultures and resilient spirits forged in isolation, illustrating the profound connection between the land and its people. Her poignant observations capture the immense scale and quiet grandeur of Australia, offering readers an unforgettable glimpse into a world shaped by distance and solitude. The prose is both lyrical and unflinching, painting a comprehensive picture of a unique national character.