Island Continent: Aspects Of The Historical Geography Of Australia And Its Territories
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few nations are as defined by their geography as Australia — a vast, ancient landmass that has shaped the destiny of every people who have ever set foot upon it. Island Continent: Aspects of the Historical Geography of Australia and its Territories by A. Grenfell Price presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the historical and geographical forces that have moulded Australia, from its remote island territories to its sun-scorched interior, charting the complex interplay between environment, exploration, and human settlement across the continent and its far-flung possessions. Price, one of Australia's most distinguished geographer-historians, writes with the precision of a scholar and the narrative drive of a seasoned storyteller. Drawing on decades of research, he argues that geography is not merely a backdrop to Australian history but its very engine — dictating patterns of colonisation, the struggles of early settlers, and the nation's evolving relationship with its vast, often inhospitable terrain. A landmark work in Australian historical geography, this volume remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the forces that continue to shape the world's only island continent.
Author: A. Grenfell Price
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few nations are as defined by their geography as Australia — a vast, ancient landmass that has shaped the destiny of every people who have ever set foot upon it. Island Continent: Aspects of the Historical Geography of Australia and its Territories by A. Grenfell Price presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the historical and geographical forces that have moulded Australia, from its remote island territories to its sun-scorched interior, charting the complex interplay between environment, exploration, and human settlement across the continent and its far-flung possessions. Price, one of Australia's most distinguished geographer-historians, writes with the precision of a scholar and the narrative drive of a seasoned storyteller. Drawing on decades of research, he argues that geography is not merely a backdrop to Australian history but its very engine — dictating patterns of colonisation, the struggles of early settlers, and the nation's evolving relationship with its vast, often inhospitable terrain. A landmark work in Australian historical geography, this volume remains an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the forces that continue to shape the world's only island continent.