Ancient Australia: The Story Of Its Past Geography And Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Long before humans set foot on its ancient red earth, Australia was a world unto itself — a continent shaped by forces of unimaginable scale, teeming with bizarre and wondrous life forms that vanished millions of years before history began. Ancient Australia: The Story of its Past Geography and Life chronicles the dramatic geological and biological evolution of the Australian continent, tracing its transformation from primordial seas and volcanic landscapes to the sunburned landmass we recognise today. Originally written by the pioneering naturalist and geologist Charles Laseron, this third edition presents a thoroughly revised and updated account by Rudolf Oskar Brunnschweiler, Ph.D., incorporating decades of new scientific discovery into Laseron's foundational narrative. The result is an authoritative and richly detailed portrait of a continent unlike any other on Earth. Laseron's original work stands as a landmark in Australian natural history writing — accessible yet rigorous, blending scientific precision with a storyteller's gift for wonder. Brunnschweiler's scholarly revision ensures the text remains relevant to modern readers, grounding classic observations in contemporary geological and palaeontological understanding. Published by the venerable Angus & Robertson, this edition bridges the legacy of early 20th-century Australian science with the advances of a new era, making it an indispensable volume for anyone captivated by the deep, ancient story hidden beneath Australia's vast and silent landscape.
Author: Charles Laseron (Revised By Rudolf Oskar Brunnschweiler)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Angus & Robertson Publishers
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Long before humans set foot on its ancient red earth, Australia was a world unto itself — a continent shaped by forces of unimaginable scale, teeming with bizarre and wondrous life forms that vanished millions of years before history began. Ancient Australia: The Story of its Past Geography and Life chronicles the dramatic geological and biological evolution of the Australian continent, tracing its transformation from primordial seas and volcanic landscapes to the sunburned landmass we recognise today. Originally written by the pioneering naturalist and geologist Charles Laseron, this third edition presents a thoroughly revised and updated account by Rudolf Oskar Brunnschweiler, Ph.D., incorporating decades of new scientific discovery into Laseron's foundational narrative. The result is an authoritative and richly detailed portrait of a continent unlike any other on Earth. Laseron's original work stands as a landmark in Australian natural history writing — accessible yet rigorous, blending scientific precision with a storyteller's gift for wonder. Brunnschweiler's scholarly revision ensures the text remains relevant to modern readers, grounding classic observations in contemporary geological and palaeontological understanding. Published by the venerable Angus & Robertson, this edition bridges the legacy of early 20th-century Australian science with the advances of a new era, making it an indispensable volume for anyone captivated by the deep, ancient story hidden beneath Australia's vast and silent landscape.