The Old Man River Of Australia: A Saga Of The River Murray
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few rivers have shaped a continent's soul quite like the Murray, and The Old Man River of Australia brings this legendary waterway to vivid life through Leila Pirani's rich and reverent prose. The book chronicles the full saga of the River Murray — from its ancient origins winding through the heart of southeastern Australia to its profound influence on the communities, ecology, and pioneering spirit that grew along its banks. Illustrated by Walter Cunningham, the narrative pairs evocative imagery with a deeply researched account of the river's historical and cultural significance, making it as visually compelling as it is informative. Pirani writes with the authority of someone intimately acquainted with the landscape, weaving together the threads of Indigenous heritage, colonial settlement, and the natural world into a tapestry that is both scholarly and deeply personal. The book stands as a vital document of Australian environmental and social history, presenting the Murray not merely as a geographic feature but as a living, breathing protagonist in the national story. Readers drawn to the intersection of landscape and identity will find themselves captivated — and left wondering how much of Australia's character was quietly written by the river itself.
Author: Leila Pirani
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few rivers have shaped a continent's soul quite like the Murray, and The Old Man River of Australia brings this legendary waterway to vivid life through Leila Pirani's rich and reverent prose. The book chronicles the full saga of the River Murray — from its ancient origins winding through the heart of southeastern Australia to its profound influence on the communities, ecology, and pioneering spirit that grew along its banks. Illustrated by Walter Cunningham, the narrative pairs evocative imagery with a deeply researched account of the river's historical and cultural significance, making it as visually compelling as it is informative. Pirani writes with the authority of someone intimately acquainted with the landscape, weaving together the threads of Indigenous heritage, colonial settlement, and the natural world into a tapestry that is both scholarly and deeply personal. The book stands as a vital document of Australian environmental and social history, presenting the Murray not merely as a geographic feature but as a living, breathing protagonist in the national story. Readers drawn to the intersection of landscape and identity will find themselves captivated — and left wondering how much of Australia's character was quietly written by the river itself.