{"product_id":"2026100008565-secondhand-the-desert-sea-the-miracle-of-lake-eyre-in-flood","title":"The Desert Sea: The Miracle Of Lake Eyre In Flood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, dust jacket intact with minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Firm and intact.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning work of Australian natural history, The Desert Sea: The Miracle of Lake Eyre in Flood chronicles one of the most extraordinary ecological events on the continent — the rare flooding of Lake Eyre, Australia's largest salt lake, nestled deep in the arid outback of South Australia. Renowned naturalist and conservationist Vincent Serventy presents a vivid account of the dramatic transformation that occurs when vast quantities of water pour into this ancient, parched basin, turning a barren salt flat into a teeming inland sea. The book details the remarkable surge of wildlife that responds to the flood — from vast flocks of migratory birds to fish and invertebrates — illustrating the raw, primal power of nature to reclaim and renew even the harshest landscapes. Written with authority and deep ecological insight, Serventy's narrative is both a scientific document and a passionate celebration of Australia's unique and fragile environment, richly complemented by evocative photography that captures this once-in-a-generation spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956161097947,"sku":"2026100008565-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fc1a8129-642c-449f-8b3f-2945667dfceb.png?v=1783498493","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008565-secondhand-the-desert-sea-the-miracle-of-lake-eyre-in-flood","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}