Cooper's Creek
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: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Adventure Library, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Alan Moorehead's Cooper's Creek chronicles the harrowing 19th-century Burke and Wills expedition, a pivotal and tragic chapter in Australian exploration. This meticulously researched account details the ambitious journey across the continent, presenting the immense challenges faced by the explorers and their ultimate, devastating fate. The narrative vividly illustrates the unforgiving nature of the Australian interior and the complex dynamics within the expedition party. Moorehead's compelling prose uncovers the human cost of colonial ambition, offering a profound reflection on endurance, leadership, and survival. This work stands as a definitive historical record, captivating readers with its dramatic and poignant story.
Author: Alan Moorehead
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Adventure Library, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Alan Moorehead's Cooper's Creek chronicles the harrowing 19th-century Burke and Wills expedition, a pivotal and tragic chapter in Australian exploration. This meticulously researched account details the ambitious journey across the continent, presenting the immense challenges faced by the explorers and their ultimate, devastating fate. The narrative vividly illustrates the unforgiving nature of the Australian interior and the complex dynamics within the expedition party. Moorehead's compelling prose uncovers the human cost of colonial ambition, offering a profound reflection on endurance, leadership, and survival. This work stands as a definitive historical record, captivating readers with its dramatic and poignant story.