The Other Side Of The Hill: 200 Years Of Australian Exploration
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian historical non-fiction, The Other Side of the Hill: 200 Years of Australian Exploration chronicles the daring journeys of the explorers who pushed beyond the known edges of a vast and unforgiving continent. William Joy presents a sweeping narrative spanning two centuries, tracing the expeditions of those who sought to uncover the mysteries of Australia's interior, coastlines, and remote wilderness. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the work illustrates the extraordinary courage, hardship, and occasional tragedy that defined the age of Australian exploration. Joy details the motivations and methods of both celebrated and lesser-known figures, painting a vivid portrait of a nation gradually revealing itself to those bold enough to seek what lay beyond the next ridge. The result is an engrossing and patriotic tribute to the spirit of discovery that shaped the Australian identity.
Author: William Joy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Doubleday
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian historical non-fiction, The Other Side of the Hill: 200 Years of Australian Exploration chronicles the daring journeys of the explorers who pushed beyond the known edges of a vast and unforgiving continent. William Joy presents a sweeping narrative spanning two centuries, tracing the expeditions of those who sought to uncover the mysteries of Australia's interior, coastlines, and remote wilderness. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the work illustrates the extraordinary courage, hardship, and occasional tragedy that defined the age of Australian exploration. Joy details the motivations and methods of both celebrated and lesser-known figures, painting a vivid portrait of a nation gradually revealing itself to those bold enough to seek what lay beyond the next ridge. The result is an engrossing and patriotic tribute to the spirit of discovery that shaped the Australian identity.