Wanderer's Rest
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 Australian Editioj
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
Wanderer’s Rest is a vivid and reflective work by the celebrated Australian naturalist and journalist Charles Barrett. Blending personal memoir with scientific observation, the book follows Barrett’s extensive travels across the Australian continent, from the dense coastal scrubs to the arid heart of the outback. Known for his ability to "spin a good yarn," Barrett translates his deep passion for the environment into a series of engaging essays that celebrate the solitude and unexpected beauty of life on the track.The narrative serves as both a travelogue and a call to appreciate Australia’s unique natural heritage. Whether he is recounting a quiet evening at a remote campsite or detailing a chance encounter with rare birdlife, Barrett’s prose is infused with the expertise of a seasoned ornithologist and the wonder of a lifelong explorer. It offers a nostalgic look at a changing landscape, capturing the sights, sounds, and spirit of the bush before the rapid accelerations of the modern era.
Author: Charles Barrett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, Cassell and Company Limited
Genre: Natural history
Edition: First Australian Editioj
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: jacket protected by mylar sleeve.
Wanderer’s Rest is a vivid and reflective work by the celebrated Australian naturalist and journalist Charles Barrett. Blending personal memoir with scientific observation, the book follows Barrett’s extensive travels across the Australian continent, from the dense coastal scrubs to the arid heart of the outback. Known for his ability to "spin a good yarn," Barrett translates his deep passion for the environment into a series of engaging essays that celebrate the solitude and unexpected beauty of life on the track.The narrative serves as both a travelogue and a call to appreciate Australia’s unique natural heritage. Whether he is recounting a quiet evening at a remote campsite or detailing a chance encounter with rare birdlife, Barrett’s prose is infused with the expertise of a seasoned ornithologist and the wonder of a lifelong explorer. It offers a nostalgic look at a changing landscape, capturing the sights, sounds, and spirit of the bush before the rapid accelerations of the modern era.