Booth Doris R (2 results)

Hardback. Doris R. Booth, Cornstalk Publishing., Sydney. Author: Doris R. BoothBinding: HardbackPublished: Cornstalk Publishing., Sydney, 1929Condition:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: DJis split but still present.Doris R. Booth's Mountains Gold And Cannibals transports readers to a perilous world where the pursuit of fortune clashes with the raw forces of nature and human savagery. This gripping narrative chronicles an arduous journey through untamed landscapes, detailing the relentless quest for precious metals. It uncovers the brutal realities faced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories, presenting a stark portrayal of survival against overwhelming odds. The author illustrates the complex interplay between ambition, desperation, and the primal instincts that emerge when civilization's veneer is stripped away. This compelling work offers a vivid, unvarnished account of a bygone era, immersing the audience in a thrilling and often terrifying adventure. Hardback.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second Australian Edition. xix, 203pp, index, bw ills, pidgin glossary. Or patterned blue cloth, lacking jacket. Spine faded, endpapers and edges toned, bookseller label on front pastedown. A woman's recollections of time spent in the New Guinea highlands, particularly the goldfields at Bulolo and surrounds. Accounts of primitive peoples and cannibals are among the fascinating events recounted among the more mundane day-to-day events. Size: 8vo.