Darling Downs Sketchbook
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 , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A richly illustrated regional tribute, Darling Downs Sketchbook presents the landscapes, heritage, and character of Queensland's Darling Downs region through the combined artistry of evocative drawings and descriptive prose. Kevin Jopson's detailed sketches capture the sweeping plains, historic homesteads, and rural townships that define this storied corner of Australia, while Peter Newell's accompanying text grounds each image in local history and cultural significance. The tone is warm and celebratory, reflecting a deep affection for the land and the communities that have shaped it over generations. Part travelogue, part historical record, the work illustrates the enduring beauty of a region often overlooked in favour of Australia's more prominent landmarks, making it an essential keepsake for those with a connection to the Darling Downs.
Author: Kevin Jopson (Drawings), Peter Newell (Text)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A richly illustrated regional tribute, Darling Downs Sketchbook presents the landscapes, heritage, and character of Queensland's Darling Downs region through the combined artistry of evocative drawings and descriptive prose. Kevin Jopson's detailed sketches capture the sweeping plains, historic homesteads, and rural townships that define this storied corner of Australia, while Peter Newell's accompanying text grounds each image in local history and cultural significance. The tone is warm and celebratory, reflecting a deep affection for the land and the communities that have shaped it over generations. Part travelogue, part historical record, the work illustrates the enduring beauty of a region often overlooked in favour of Australia's more prominent landmarks, making it an essential keepsake for those with a connection to the Darling Downs.