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 over two centuries. William Joy presents a sweeping narrative that traces the ambitions, hardships, and triumphs of those who ventured into Australia's deserts, mountain ranges, and river systems in pursuit of discovery. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the work illuminates not only the physical challenges of exploration but also the human stories of courage, rivalry, and tragedy that defined the era. Joy illustrates how each expedition, whether triumphant or catastrophic, gradually pieced together an understanding of a land that continually defied European expectations. A compelling read for history enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the spirit of adventure, it stands as an enduring tribute to the explorers who shaped Australia's national 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 over two centuries. William Joy presents a sweeping narrative that traces the ambitions, hardships, and triumphs of those who ventured into Australia's deserts, mountain ranges, and river systems in pursuit of discovery. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the work illuminates not only the physical challenges of exploration but also the human stories of courage, rivalry, and tragedy that defined the era. Joy illustrates how each expedition, whether triumphant or catastrophic, gradually pieced together an understanding of a land that continually defied European expectations. A compelling read for history enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the spirit of adventure, it stands as an enduring tribute to the explorers who shaped Australia's national identity.