Creeks And Harbours Of Port Phillip
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: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Port Phillip Bay — that vast, shimmering expanse of water cradling Melbourne's coastline — has long been the beating heart of Victoria's maritime soul, and Creeks and Harbours of Port Phillip by Richard Hawkins offers an intimate and richly illustrated journey through its storied waterways. Hawkins chronicles the intricate network of creeks, inlets, and harbours that fringe the bay, weaving together the natural history, local geography, and human narratives that have shaped this iconic Australian coastal landscape over generations. The work stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between the people of Victoria and the water that defines their horizon, presenting a compelling blend of watercolour artistry and authoritative local knowledge. Hawkins's style is at once evocative and precise, capturing the spirit of weekend sailors, working fishermen, and coastal communities with equal affection and detail. For anyone drawn to the quiet drama of tidal estuaries, salt-weathered jetties, and the play of light on open water, this volume promises discoveries that will linger long after the last page is turned.
Author: Richard Hawkins
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Port Phillip Bay — that vast, shimmering expanse of water cradling Melbourne's coastline — has long been the beating heart of Victoria's maritime soul, and Creeks and Harbours of Port Phillip by Richard Hawkins offers an intimate and richly illustrated journey through its storied waterways. Hawkins chronicles the intricate network of creeks, inlets, and harbours that fringe the bay, weaving together the natural history, local geography, and human narratives that have shaped this iconic Australian coastal landscape over generations. The work stands as a testament to the enduring relationship between the people of Victoria and the water that defines their horizon, presenting a compelling blend of watercolour artistry and authoritative local knowledge. Hawkins's style is at once evocative and precise, capturing the spirit of weekend sailors, working fishermen, and coastal communities with equal affection and detail. For anyone drawn to the quiet drama of tidal estuaries, salt-weathered jetties, and the play of light on open water, this volume promises discoveries that will linger long after the last page is turned.