Camels And The Outback

Camels And The Outback

$40.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: H.M. Barker
Binding: Hardback
Published: PITMAN., 1965

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chipping to edges of DJ, tanning and foxing to page edges.

H.M. Barker's Camels And The Outback chronicles the fascinating and often overlooked history of camels in Australia's vast interior. This compelling non-fiction work details the introduction of these resilient animals, their crucial role in exploration and settlement, and their enduring impact on the landscape and culture of the Outback. The narrative uncovers the challenges faced by early camel handlers and illustrates the unique adaptations that allowed these creatures to thrive in such a harsh environment. Barker presents a vivid account, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how camels shaped the development of a continent.

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Description

Author: H.M. Barker
Binding: Hardback
Published: PITMAN., 1965

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor chipping to edges of DJ, tanning and foxing to page edges.

H.M. Barker's Camels And The Outback chronicles the fascinating and often overlooked history of camels in Australia's vast interior. This compelling non-fiction work details the introduction of these resilient animals, their crucial role in exploration and settlement, and their enduring impact on the landscape and culture of the Outback. The narrative uncovers the challenges faced by early camel handlers and illustrates the unique adaptations that allowed these creatures to thrive in such a harsh environment. Barker presents a vivid account, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how camels shaped the development of a continent.