Across The Alps To Omeo: Being The Tourist Guide, Circa 1903 Accompanied By Advertisements Of That Period
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: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: Max Bridges N.D., Toongabbie, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical travel guide, Across The Alps To Omeo: Being The Tourist Guide, Circa 1903 Accompanied By Advertisements Of That Period, transports readers to the turn of the 20th century, detailing a journey through the Australian Alps to the remote town of Omeo. It presents a vivid snapshot of early tourism, illustrating the routes, accommodations, and attractions available to adventurers of the era. The guide chronicles the challenges and charms of travel in a bygone age, offering practical advice alongside evocative descriptions of the landscape. Furthermore, it uncovers the commercial landscape of 1903 through its accompanying period advertisements, providing a unique cultural and economic insight. This volume serves as both a fascinating historical document and a nostalgic look at Australia's pioneering spirit.
Author: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: Max Bridges N.D., Toongabbie, 1111
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This historical travel guide, Across The Alps To Omeo: Being The Tourist Guide, Circa 1903 Accompanied By Advertisements Of That Period, transports readers to the turn of the 20th century, detailing a journey through the Australian Alps to the remote town of Omeo. It presents a vivid snapshot of early tourism, illustrating the routes, accommodations, and attractions available to adventurers of the era. The guide chronicles the challenges and charms of travel in a bygone age, offering practical advice alongside evocative descriptions of the landscape. Furthermore, it uncovers the commercial landscape of 1903 through its accompanying period advertisements, providing a unique cultural and economic insight. This volume serves as both a fascinating historical document and a nostalgic look at Australia's pioneering spirit.