OUT OF THE DESERT by BULUGARDIE HONEY
$39.95 AUD
Category: Australiana
Out of the Desert is a compelling collection of stories, art and photographs from the Walmajarri people of the Great Sandy Desert, in north western Australia. It tells of their remarkable exodus from remote desert country to an unfamiliar modern society. Within only one generation the Walmajarri desert ...Show more
Gold-Dust and Ashes - The Romantic Story of the New Guinea Goldfields by Ion Idriess
$29.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
The Romantic Story of the New Guinea Goldfields.His latest book is really the romance of the Edie Creek and Bulolo diggings, situated inland from Salamau; and with the discovery of the field are associated the names of diggers as "Shark Eye Bill" (William Park), Matt Crowe, Jim Preston, Arthur Dowling, ...Show more
For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke; Bogdan Meunier (Editor)
$29.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
For the Term of His Natural Life, written by Marcus Clarke, was published in the Australian Journal (1870-1872) and as a novel in 1874. It is the best known novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history. At times relying on seemingly implausible coincidences, the story follows the fortun ...Show more
Aboriginal Myths, Legends by a W Reed
$29.99 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Aboriginal Library Ser.
A.W. Reed. This book presents a wealth of poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage. While retelling the stories simply, this book captures the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime.
Great Flying Doctor Stories by Bill Marsh
$24.95 AUD
Category: Australiana | Series: Great Australian S.
Dr Flynn and his nurses could never have imagined when they founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service that it would become such an enduring symbol of Australian life. Author Bill 'Swampy' Marsh brings us the voices of Australians from all walks life and their stories of the saviours of the air. These tale ...Show more
Gemstones Minerals of Australia by Sutherland Lin ; Gayle
$32.99 AUD
Category: Australiana
This text is an accessible reference and identification guide to all gemstones and minerals found in Australia. The book introduces the reader to the chemical and crystal systems of the stones, before providing detailed descriptions of each stone including composition, structure and distribution.
We of the Never Never by Aeneas Mrs. Gunn
$21.95 AUD
Category: Australiana
In 1902 Jeannie Gunn, a Melbourne schoolteacher, went with her new husband to live on the remote Elsey cattle station near the Roper River in the Northern Territory. Though she spent little more than a year there, her experiences in the outback and her contact with the local Aborigines impressed her dee ...Show more