Australia: The Island Continent In Colour
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: N/A
Pages: Good
Few nations on Earth command such awe and fascination as Australia — an ancient, vast, and utterly singular land that stands apart from the rest of the world in geography, culture, and natural wonder. Australia: The Island Continent in Colour presents a sweeping visual and narrative portrait of this remarkable country, capturing its dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the rich cultural traditions of its Indigenous peoples through a stunning collection of colour photography. From the sun-scorched red deserts of the Outback to the lush rainforests of Queensland and the rugged grandeur of the coastline, the book chronicles the full spectrum of a continent that defies easy definition. The portraits of Aboriginal Australians, adorned in ceremonial dress, serve as a powerful reminder of a culture whose roots stretch back over 60,000 years. Beyond its breathtaking imagery, the work argues that Australia's identity is inseparable from both its ancient Indigenous heritage and its dramatic natural environment, presenting the two as deeply intertwined threads in the nation's story. The colour photography — vivid and carefully composed — elevates the book beyond a simple travelogue into a genuine document of a land in the midst of cultural and historical reckoning. It stands as a compelling time capsule of mid-twentieth century Australia, inviting the reader to consider how this island continent, so long isolated from the world, has shaped — and continues to shape — a civilisation entirely its own.
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few nations on Earth command such awe and fascination as Australia — an ancient, vast, and utterly singular land that stands apart from the rest of the world in geography, culture, and natural wonder. Australia: The Island Continent in Colour presents a sweeping visual and narrative portrait of this remarkable country, capturing its dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the rich cultural traditions of its Indigenous peoples through a stunning collection of colour photography. From the sun-scorched red deserts of the Outback to the lush rainforests of Queensland and the rugged grandeur of the coastline, the book chronicles the full spectrum of a continent that defies easy definition. The portraits of Aboriginal Australians, adorned in ceremonial dress, serve as a powerful reminder of a culture whose roots stretch back over 60,000 years. Beyond its breathtaking imagery, the work argues that Australia's identity is inseparable from both its ancient Indigenous heritage and its dramatic natural environment, presenting the two as deeply intertwined threads in the nation's story. The colour photography — vivid and carefully composed — elevates the book beyond a simple travelogue into a genuine document of a land in the midst of cultural and historical reckoning. It stands as a compelling time capsule of mid-twentieth century Australia, inviting the reader to consider how this island continent, so long isolated from the world, has shaped — and continues to shape — a civilisation entirely its own.