Australia's Wild Islands
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Author: Quentin Chester
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 288
Australia is a continent surrounded by islands of every kind - from craggy basalt pinnacles to sandy coral caves. Yet very little is known about many of these island jewels. Remote and unspoilt islands are the prime focus of conservation and scientific research. Other islands have been home to Aborigines or were used for foraging grounds and sites for ritual ceremony. For European explorers, islands were a key feature of the voyages and for subsequent settlers the islands have continued to be sites of endeavour and exploration. This work describes the heritage, wilderness character and history of 27 islands in terms of vegetation and wildlife, climate, geology and landforms, marine life, cultural heritage and conservation significance. It also includes Aboriginal stories and legends, material from the journal of European navigators and explorers, and literary and contemporary references. Each island is illustrated by colour photographs and oil paintings as well as selected historical drawings and photographs. For every island or island group, a map and information box give details of location, climate, accessibilty and facilities.
Author: Quentin Chester
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 288
Australia is a continent surrounded by islands of every kind - from craggy basalt pinnacles to sandy coral caves. Yet very little is known about many of these island jewels. Remote and unspoilt islands are the prime focus of conservation and scientific research. Other islands have been home to Aborigines or were used for foraging grounds and sites for ritual ceremony. For European explorers, islands were a key feature of the voyages and for subsequent settlers the islands have continued to be sites of endeavour and exploration. This work describes the heritage, wilderness character and history of 27 islands in terms of vegetation and wildlife, climate, geology and landforms, marine life, cultural heritage and conservation significance. It also includes Aboriginal stories and legends, material from the journal of European navigators and explorers, and literary and contemporary references. Each island is illustrated by colour photographs and oil paintings as well as selected historical drawings and photographs. For every island or island group, a map and information box give details of location, climate, accessibilty and facilities.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Quentin Chester
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 288
Australia is a continent surrounded by islands of every kind - from craggy basalt pinnacles to sandy coral caves. Yet very little is known about many of these island jewels. Remote and unspoilt islands are the prime focus of conservation and scientific research. Other islands have been home to Aborigines or were used for foraging grounds and sites for ritual ceremony. For European explorers, islands were a key feature of the voyages and for subsequent settlers the islands have continued to be sites of endeavour and exploration. This work describes the heritage, wilderness character and history of 27 islands in terms of vegetation and wildlife, climate, geology and landforms, marine life, cultural heritage and conservation significance. It also includes Aboriginal stories and legends, material from the journal of European navigators and explorers, and literary and contemporary references. Each island is illustrated by colour photographs and oil paintings as well as selected historical drawings and photographs. For every island or island group, a map and information box give details of location, climate, accessibilty and facilities.
Author: Quentin Chester
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 288
Australia is a continent surrounded by islands of every kind - from craggy basalt pinnacles to sandy coral caves. Yet very little is known about many of these island jewels. Remote and unspoilt islands are the prime focus of conservation and scientific research. Other islands have been home to Aborigines or were used for foraging grounds and sites for ritual ceremony. For European explorers, islands were a key feature of the voyages and for subsequent settlers the islands have continued to be sites of endeavour and exploration. This work describes the heritage, wilderness character and history of 27 islands in terms of vegetation and wildlife, climate, geology and landforms, marine life, cultural heritage and conservation significance. It also includes Aboriginal stories and legends, material from the journal of European navigators and explorers, and literary and contemporary references. Each island is illustrated by colour photographs and oil paintings as well as selected historical drawings and photographs. For every island or island group, a map and information box give details of location, climate, accessibilty and facilities.
Australia's Wild Islands