The Valley Of The Sky
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine. Binding loose - pages still intact. Internal text pages clean.
Tarlton Rayment’s sweeping 1937 historical epic brings to life the rugged exploration of Gippsland through the eyes of Macpherson Macmillan, a fierce Scottish pioneer charting uncharted frontiers. Setting out into the breathtaking but unforgiving Australian wilderness, Macmillan seeks a pastoral sanctuary, a quest that ultimately leads him to the majestic, hidden valley of the sky. The narrative charts his arduous journey, his complex interactions with the Indigenous peoples of the region, and the raw grit required to carve out a life from the untouched bush. As civilization encroaches on the wild landscape, Macmillan is forced to confront the true cost of pioneering and the bittersweet nature of taming a beautiful, untamed land. Written by a celebrated Australian naturalist and author, The Valley Of The Sky stands out as a unique literary achievement that blends meticulous environmental observation with romantic historical fiction. Rayment, renowned for his scientific work in entomology and biology, infuses the narrative with an extraordinary, lyrical appreciation for Australia’s unique flora and fauna. His prose captures the sensory reality of the bush with a precision rarely matched by his contemporaries, making the landscape itself a living, breathing protagonist. This scarce first edition from Angus & Robertson remains a profound testament to early 20th-century Australian storytelling, making it a highly prized acquisition for collectors of regional history and classic Australiana.
Author: Tarlton Rayment
Format: Hardback
Published: 1937, Angus & Robertson Limited
Genre: Natural history
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine. Binding loose - pages still intact. Internal text pages clean.
Tarlton Rayment’s sweeping 1937 historical epic brings to life the rugged exploration of Gippsland through the eyes of Macpherson Macmillan, a fierce Scottish pioneer charting uncharted frontiers. Setting out into the breathtaking but unforgiving Australian wilderness, Macmillan seeks a pastoral sanctuary, a quest that ultimately leads him to the majestic, hidden valley of the sky. The narrative charts his arduous journey, his complex interactions with the Indigenous peoples of the region, and the raw grit required to carve out a life from the untouched bush. As civilization encroaches on the wild landscape, Macmillan is forced to confront the true cost of pioneering and the bittersweet nature of taming a beautiful, untamed land. Written by a celebrated Australian naturalist and author, The Valley Of The Sky stands out as a unique literary achievement that blends meticulous environmental observation with romantic historical fiction. Rayment, renowned for his scientific work in entomology and biology, infuses the narrative with an extraordinary, lyrical appreciation for Australia’s unique flora and fauna. His prose captures the sensory reality of the bush with a precision rarely matched by his contemporaries, making the landscape itself a living, breathing protagonist. This scarce first edition from Angus & Robertson remains a profound testament to early 20th-century Australian storytelling, making it a highly prized acquisition for collectors of regional history and classic Australiana.