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The Kimberley is a remarkable, yet little-known region of Australia. Occupying an immense area of the continent's northwest, it is remote, sparsely populated, and features an abundance of natural diversity. As a region, it stands apart. The great arc of ranges to the south and east effectively isolates this area from the rest of the mainland. The deeply indented coastline to the north, fortified by rugged cliffs and washed by monstrous tides, completes the Kimberley's natural borders. Home to an amazing array of wildlife and vegetation, the Kimberley is also one of the world's last great natural refuges. From its scorched desert fringes and vast eucalypt woodlands, to pockets of remnant rainforest and coastal mangrove communities patrolled by saltwater crocodiles, the Kimberley's variety of habitats has few equals. This volume delves into the most remote and least-known parts of this wild frontier. A vibrant and informative text, accompanied by stunning photographs, superb paintings, and personal reflections, reveals many aspects of the Kimberley, from its natural history to the history of its exploration. With a strong cultural emphasis, this book also explores the area's Aboriginal history and the significance of rock art. This memorable book will truly captivate readers and leave them with an understanding of the complexity of one of the world's few remaining wild frontiers.
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- PublisherHodder & Stoughton (Australia) Pty Limited
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0340578416
- ISBN 13 9780340578414
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages208
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The Kimberley : Horizons of Stone [HARDCOVER first edition, 1992]
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Hodder & Stoughton, Sydney, Australia, 1992
ISBN 10: 0340578416
ISBN 13: 9780340578414
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Sydney, Australia: Hodder & Stoughton, 1992. HARDCOVER first edition published in 1992. Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are unmarked, clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1992. First printing of the First Edition, with "First published in 1992" so stated, and no indication of any other printing. Profusely illustrated with beautiful photographs, most in striking full color. From the dust jacket: "The Kimberley is one of the most remarkable yet least known parts of Australia. Occupying an immense area of the continent's north-west, it is remote, sparsely populated, and a marvel of natural diversity. As a region it stands apart. The great arc of ranges to the south and east effectively isolates the region from the rest of the mainland. The deeply indented coastline to the north, fortified by rugged cliffs and washed by monstrous tides, completes the Kimberley's natural borders Home to an extraordinary array of wildlife and vegetation, the Kimberley stands as one of the world's last great natural refuges. From its scorched desert fringes and vast eucalypt woodlands, to pockets of remnant rainforest and coastal mangrove communities patrolled by saltwater crocodiles, there is a variety of habitats with few equals." Bound in the original green boards, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. 8.5" wide by 11.5" tall. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 021132
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The Kimberley
Published by
Hodder and Stoughton, 1992
ISBN 10: 0340578416
ISBN 13: 9780340578414
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Hard Cover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed by Author. Wilderness pictures and history of western Australia. Aborigines/rock paintings. DJ edgewear and pressure marks. Hard cover!. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 001856
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