Five Mile Press, 2008, Hardcover, Book Condition: Good, Reprint
This stunningly produced book draws together a complete history of Australia from the geological super-continent of Gondwanaland to its modern incarnation as one of the most vibrant countries in the world. With its combination of pull-out facsimiles of original documents, sumptuous illustrations, detailed but lively chapters and information boxes to highlight key personalities or events, The Story of Australia takes the reader on a fascinating voyage through time. Starting with the birth of the land itself and ending with a look into the future, the book takes a largely chronological approach over its 28 chapters, covering the formation and peopling of the modern continent of Australia. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale. Slipcase has a few marks. Size: 250mm - 320mm. 64 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Book comes in its original slipcase. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Australia; Inventory No: 20199.
This stunningly produced book draws together a complete history of Australia from the geological super-continent of Gondwanaland to its modern incarnation as one of the most vibrant countries in the world. With its combination of pull-out facsimiles of original documents, sumptuous illustrations, detailed but lively chapters and information boxes to highlight key personalities or events, The Story of Australia takes the reader on a fascinating voyage through time. Starting with the birth of the land itself and ending with a look into the future, the book takes a largely chronological approach over its 28 chapters, covering the formation and peopling of the modern continent of Australia. All pictures shown are of the actual product offered for sale. Slipcase has a few marks. Size: 250mm - 320mm. 64 pages. Covers have some shelf-wear, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Book comes in its original slipcase. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; Australia; Inventory No: 20199.