Walking The Flinders Ranges

C. Warren Bonython

ISBN 10: 0851792863 / ISBN 13: 9780851792866

Published by Rigby Liimited, 1973

About this Item

Book condition is near fine . Spine intact. Front and back cover dust jacket clean. Front and back cover of book board clean. Text body clean. "Walking The Flinders Ranges is one of the most comprehensive, closely textured, and affectionate books ever to be written about any area of Australia. It was inspired by the fact that Warren, who has been fascinated by the Flinders for many years, at least decided to be the first to walk them from end to end. Warren Bonython's book is one to be enjoyed for its own sake, and will be an invaluable descriptive text and guide for anyone who wishes to follow in his footsteps through any stretch of the Flinders Ranges. Contains plenty of text, photograph and some maps aswell.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1652129965203

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Walking The Flinders Ranges
• Publisher: Rigby Liimited
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851792863
• ISBN 13: 9780851792866
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Warren Bonython, an Australian conservationist, explorer, and bushwalker, has written about his adventures in walking the Flinders Ranges, the largest mountain range in South Australia which stretches over 265 miles. It is a harsh place of jagged ridges and cliffs of burnt orange and fiery red. Bonython is credited with the conception of the Heysen Trail, which runs 750 miles in length. Boynton was the first to walk the 1000 km from end to end of the range. He broke it into ten stages in 1967-68 (74 days in all) accompanied by various companions. They had to carry their own water as the country had been affected by drought. In part a diary, it is beautifully written with enthusiasm for the trip and the stunning scenery.