A Terrible Beauty: History Of The Gordon River Country
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: Richard Flanagan
Binding: Paperback
Published: Greenhouse, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light foxing on book block, internally sound.,
A compelling historical narrative, A Terrible Beauty: History Of The Gordon River Country chronicles the dramatic saga of Tasmania's remote Gordon River region. This work uncovers the area's rich natural heritage and the profound impact of human endeavor, from indigenous custodianship to the fierce environmental battles of the 20th century. Flanagan's prose paints a vivid picture of both the untamed wilderness and the passionate struggles to preserve it, presenting a powerful argument for conservation. The book details the complex interplay between nature, industry, and activism, illustrating the enduring spirit of a land and its people. It is an essential read for anyone interested in environmental history and the unique story of Tasmania.
Author: Richard Flanagan
Binding: Paperback
Published: Greenhouse, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light foxing on book block, internally sound.,
A compelling historical narrative, A Terrible Beauty: History Of The Gordon River Country chronicles the dramatic saga of Tasmania's remote Gordon River region. This work uncovers the area's rich natural heritage and the profound impact of human endeavor, from indigenous custodianship to the fierce environmental battles of the 20th century. Flanagan's prose paints a vivid picture of both the untamed wilderness and the passionate struggles to preserve it, presenting a powerful argument for conservation. The book details the complex interplay between nature, industry, and activism, illustrating the enduring spirit of a land and its people. It is an essential read for anyone interested in environmental history and the unique story of Tasmania.