I Saw A Strange Land

GROOM, Arthur

Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd, 1952

About this Item

GROOM, Arthur [216] pp. Angus and Robertson Ltd 1952 Second Edition 8 5/8" x 5 7/8" While living in Central Australia Arthur Groom fell under the spell of our harsh and fascinating country, captivated by its limitless distances and unbelievable colour. Hermannsburg, the home of artist Albert Namatjira and of other well-known painters, became Groom's headquarters, and from there he made numerous expeditions into wilder and more inaccessible regions. Travelling on foot with an Indigenous guide and a team of camels, Groom explored the Macdonnell and Krichauff ranges, the desert country past the salty Lake Amadeus, Uluru and the Olgas. Based on the notes and photographs he took as he travelled, I Saw a Strange Land is Groom's wonderful record of his extensive journey through the heart of our continent our 'strange land.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Saw A Strange Land
• Publisher: Angus and Robertson Ltd
• Publication Date: 1952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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