Creeks And Harbours Of Western Port
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: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Western Port Bay, one of Victoria's most storied coastal waterways, comes alive in Richard Hawkins' affectionate and meticulously observed tribute to its creeks, inlets, and harbours. This uniquely Australian work charts the geography, wildlife, and maritime character of the region, presenting a vivid portrait of a working bay shaped by tides, fishermen, sailors, and the creatures that inhabit its shores — from playful dolphins to the seals that bask on its rocky outcrops. Hawkins writes with the intimate authority of someone who has navigated these waters firsthand, blending local history with natural observation in a style that is both accessible and richly detailed. The result is a book that stands as a significant document of a corner of coastal Australia that is too often overlooked, capturing the spirit of a community and an ecosystem in careful, loving detail. Whether you are a mariner, a naturalist, or simply a lover of Australia's coastline, this volume will leave you longing to cast off the lines and explore Western Port for yourself.
Author: Richard Hawkins
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Western Port Bay, one of Victoria's most storied coastal waterways, comes alive in Richard Hawkins' affectionate and meticulously observed tribute to its creeks, inlets, and harbours. This uniquely Australian work charts the geography, wildlife, and maritime character of the region, presenting a vivid portrait of a working bay shaped by tides, fishermen, sailors, and the creatures that inhabit its shores — from playful dolphins to the seals that bask on its rocky outcrops. Hawkins writes with the intimate authority of someone who has navigated these waters firsthand, blending local history with natural observation in a style that is both accessible and richly detailed. The result is a book that stands as a significant document of a corner of coastal Australia that is too often overlooked, capturing the spirit of a community and an ecosystem in careful, loving detail. Whether you are a mariner, a naturalist, or simply a lover of Australia's coastline, this volume will leave you longing to cast off the lines and explore Western Port for yourself.