Australia
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: Illustrated by Percy f s Spence; Sir Frank Fox O.B.E.
Binding: Hardback
Published: A&C Black, 1927
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Australia presents a comprehensive portrait of the continent, capturing its unique landscapes, burgeoning society, and rich natural history. Sir Frank Fox, O.B.E., chronicles the nation's development, offering insights into its colonial past and its emergence as a distinct entity. This compelling narrative details the diverse cultures and challenges faced by the inhabitants, from indigenous populations to European settlers. The author illustrates the vastness and beauty of the Australian wilderness, alongside the vibrant life of its cities. It serves as an invaluable historical document, reflecting the perspectives and observations of an astute commentator on the British Empire during a pivotal era.
Author: Illustrated by Percy f s Spence; Sir Frank Fox O.B.E.
Binding: Hardback
Published: A&C Black, 1927
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Australia presents a comprehensive portrait of the continent, capturing its unique landscapes, burgeoning society, and rich natural history. Sir Frank Fox, O.B.E., chronicles the nation's development, offering insights into its colonial past and its emergence as a distinct entity. This compelling narrative details the diverse cultures and challenges faced by the inhabitants, from indigenous populations to European settlers. The author illustrates the vastness and beauty of the Australian wilderness, alongside the vibrant life of its cities. It serves as an invaluable historical document, reflecting the perspectives and observations of an astute commentator on the British Empire during a pivotal era.