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    Language: English

    Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1977

    0170051528 / 9780170051521

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    Condition: Good. Good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some edge wear and slight fading to spine.

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press, 2000

    0702229113 / 9780702229114

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    Condition: Acceptable. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues.

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press, 2000

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press, 2000

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Australia: A biography : the beginnings from the cosmos to the genesis of Gondwana, and its rivers, forests, flora, fauna, and fecundity This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press 01/01/2000, 2000

    0702229113 / 9780702229114

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

  • Language: English

    Published by Nelson, Melbourne, 1977

    0170051528 / 9780170051521

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    Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. One of a large, sophisticated collection from an Australian anthropologist on New Guinea, Papua and related subject areas. Several hundred volumes from this collection are listed at this site and can be found as a set by searching for the special Keyword pwnewguinea. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Previous owner's inscription in ink, neat. Edges slightly foxed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Poetry; Australia; Australian Literature; Indigenous Cultures. ISBN: 0170051528. ISBN/EAN: 9780170051521. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 9974. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1974

    0207126674 / 9780207126673

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    Seller: Spencer & Murphy Booksellers, Yungaburra, QLD, AustraliaSpencer & Murphy Booksellers

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    Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. An Australian writer's autobiographical account of twenty years of farming beside the River Namoi in western NSW. Signed by the author.

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press

    0702225762 / 9780702225765

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    Paperback. 1993. First edition. A very good copy only marked by age tanning to the page edges.

  • Language: English

    Published by Penguin/Kestrel, 1978. [, 1978

    0722654340 / 9780722654347

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    Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. ] Hardback, squarish octavo, appx 7 3/8 x 8 5/8 inches, Very Near Fine in VG+ to Near Fine dj (dj now in protective mylar). Tight, square, crisp & clean inside and out, no names, no writing. Decorative endpapers. Well-illustrated throughout. Good-sized vignette illustrations, most in b&w + numerous full-page illustrations in color. RWR5 Children's Illustrated Poetry Poems. …

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1973

    0207124388 / 9780207124389

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    Seller: Laura Books, Georgetown, SA, AustraliaLaura Books

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    Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. minimal library marks, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight wear, library sticker spine. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Yamaguchi (illustrator). Ex Library.

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1989

    020716200X / 9780207162008

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    Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, AustraliaBook Grocer

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    Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Eric Rolls Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 184 The book titled Doorways: Year of the Cumberdeen Diaries by the author Eric Rolls. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title. Hardback.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1974

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good in very good jacket. Yamaguchi, Marianne (illustrator).

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press, 2000

    0702229113 / 9780702229114

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    Paperback. Condition: Good. 316 pages. cover worn, name ffep, spine fadedEric Rolls, author of the much loved They All Ran Wildand A Million Wild Acres,has explained Australia as no one else could. An exciting story of natural events and scientific discovery, Australia- A Biographytakes u s from the infinity of creation to the detail of Australia's land, plants and an imals.…

  • Language: English

    Published by by Univ of Queensland Pr, Queensland, Australia, 1994

    0702225762 / 9780702225765

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    Book, Paperback. Condition: Used. From Forest to Sea: Australia's Changing Environment. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.…

  • Published by Melbourne, Nelson, 1977., 1977

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    viii+85pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. A very good copy. Poetry. First edition.

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    Language: English

    Published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney, 1967

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Book in good condition, Binding, pages, cover - firm and intact. Text pages clean, although light tanning at edges of some pages. Plastic over dust jacket. Ex library: stamps on inside front cover and title page - back inside cover has card slip, sticker, stamps and texta marks (see photos). Drawing heavily from Rolls's life as a farmer in Boggabri, New South Wales, the collection captures the rugged, sensory experience of rural Australian life, balancing intense natural imagery with a distinctive, sometimes macabre touch. The collection includes his well-known "Death Song of the Mad Bush Shepherd", alongside local character profiles (such as Mrs Pierce and Mrs Thomas), romantic reflections, and a subset of playful poems written for children.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1973

    0207124388 / 9780207124389

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Jacket has light general wear plus sunning to spine. No tears. Some foxing to top edge of page-block. Internally very clean. Binding tight. 142pp Tells the story of the introduction of non-indigenous flora and fauna and the ecological chain reaction that has ensued. Size: 155mm x 190mm. Book.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1989

    020716200X / 9780207162008

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    Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, AustraliaArchive

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    Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine In A Like Jacket Pp 180 Illustrated Throughout Presentation Inscription From The Author On The Fep. John Peel (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, U.S.A., 1989

    020716200X / 9780207162008

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    No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1974

    0207126674 / 9780207126673

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    Seller: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, AustraliaBlack Stump Books And Collectables

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    Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine in Archival Sleeve. First Edition. A firm straight unmarked book and dust jacket, just out of long-term storage, appears unread. Marianne Yamaguchi (illustrator).

  • Language: English

    Published by University of Queensland Press, 2000

    0702229113 / 9780702229114

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    Softcover. Condition: Very Good. AUSTRALIAN NATURAL HISTORYThe first of a two book project, this book entitled Beginnings covers the formation of the cosmos, planet Earth, Gondwanaland and ultimately Australia. In glowing prose the author describes the evolution of Australia's forests, rivers, flora and fauna. The book ends at the arrival of the first waves of human settlement. xi, 316 p. ; 23 cm. Gondwana (Geology) Paleontology -- Australia Paleography -- Australia Australia -- History -- To 1788 #091224 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

  • Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1973., 1973

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    142 pp including index, 160 x 190, tinted end-papers, mark on front end-paper, b&w illustrations, light foxing to top edge, else fine copy in illustrated boards, in like, illustrated d/j. Junior version of: "They All Ran Wild".

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1984

    0207145105 / 9780207145100

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    Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. HEAVY. xix, 546pp, index, bibliography, bw ills. Or brown cloth in jacket. Ex-school library with assorted stamps etc (inc cancelled stamp), some foxing. Jacket is excellent. A newly annotated and illustrated edition of Eric Rolls' classic on introduced species and the plagues they have caused. Some of the early settlers lamented the fact that "Australia had no animal fit for a gentleman to hunt" so as well as the livestock they needed for survival, some of which escaped domesticity and ran wild in extraordinary numbers, the new settlers brought rabbits, hares, foxes, trout, carp, sparrows, starlings, and many others for different reasons. The nature of the land was changed forever. Excellently written and rich in historical and scientific detail. The rabbit had such a profound and long-lasting effect that the first section is given over entirely to its introduction, profusion and attempts at its eradication. The second part deals with other pests including Acclimatization and Acclimatization Societies [Wild Mammals; Blackberries and Birds; Domestic Animals and Fish]; Hares and Coursing; Foxes and Foxhunters; From Rats to Donkeys; Dingoes; and Kangaroos:Pests or Valuable Producer? Kangaroos are included because the changes wrought by the settlers unbalanced the environment to allow their numbers to increase to plague proportions, a fact little understood by many conservationists today. Size: Sml 4to. Ex-Library.…

  • Published by by University of Queensland Press, 2000

    0702229113 / 9780702229114

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    Book, Paperback. Condition: Used. Australia, a Biography: v. 1. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. …

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1984

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated Edition. Light general wear to jacket. No tears. Name to title page, otherwise internally very clean. Binding tight. 546pp Size: 200mm x 265mm. Book.

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, London, 1984

    0207145105 / 9780207145100

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    Seller: The Book Merchant Jenkins, ANZAAB / ILAB, Brooks Bay, TAS, AustraliaThe Book Merchant Jenkins, ANZAAB / ILAB

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. 26cm x 20cm. xvi, [4], 546 pages. Brown cloth, white lettering, illustrated jacket. Pests and feral animals, both native and introduced. This copy with a newspaper clipping Rabbit Plan Slammed by Farmers mounted to half-title. Minor to moderate shelf wear. Minor soiling. Minor discolouration to jacket. Category: Natural History; Australia; 20th Century: 1980s; ISBN: 0207145105. ISBN/EAN: 9780207145100. Inventory No: 0036282.…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, 1984

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    Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with only light scuffing on surface and along edges, no significant tears or tape repairs. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1.5 kg with packaging, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) may be more than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

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    Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1969

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    Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. "This is a classic of Australian natural history and environmental writing, telling the sweeping story of introduced pest species — rabbits, foxes, hares, wild pigs, and more — and their devastating impact on the Australian landscape. Meticulously researched over four years, it remains a benchmark work on feral animal history in Australia, first published by Angus & Robertson in 1969. Details Author: Eric C. Rolls Illustrator: Not Stated Publisher: Angus & Robertson, Sydney Publication Year: 1969 Printed In: Australia (Halstead Press, Sydney) ISBN: Blank (pre-ISBN; SBN 207 95036 7 in book) Condition: First edition hardcover in blue cloth boards, housed in the original illustrated paper dust jacket. The jacket shows notable wear consistent with age — chipping and small tears to the spine ends and corners, with some sun fading to the spine panel. Text block and interior pages appear clean and tight with no markings noted; contents page, preface, and index all present and legible. A solid reading/collector's copy of a scarce Australian first edition.".…

  • Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1984

    0207145105 / 9780207145100

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    Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. HEAVY. xix, 546pp, index, bibliography, bw ills. Or brown cloth in jacket. Some fading to spine, a couple of very small dark spots to page edges. A newly annotated and illustrated edition of Eric Rolls' classic on introduced species and the plagues they have caused. Some of the early settlers lamented the fact that "Australia had no animal fit for a gentleman to hunt" so as well as the livestock they needed for survival, some of which escaped domesticity and ran wild in extraordinary numbers, the new settlers brought rabbits, hares, foxes, trout, carp, sparrows, starlings, and many others for different reasons. The nature of the land was changed forever. Excellently written and rich in historical and scientific detail. The rabbit had such a profound and long-lasting effect that the first section is given over entirely to its introduction, profusion and attempts at its eradication. The second part deals with other pests including Acclimatization and Acclimatization Societies [Wild Mammals; Blackberries and Birds; Domestic Animals and Fish]; Hares and Coursing; Foxes and Foxhunters; From Rats to Donkeys; Dingoes; and Kangaroos:Pests or Valuable Producer? Kangaroos are included because the changes wrought by the settlers unbalanced the environment to allow their numbers to increase to plague proportions, a fact little understood by many conservationists today. Size: Sml 4to.…

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    Language: English

    Published by Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1984

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    Seller: Uncle Peter's Books, Clunes, NSW, AustraliaUncle Peter's Books

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    Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. ".everything that moved on the land moved gently. The Aborigines husbanded their lands with controlled fires. Kangaroos and emus fed on the short green pick that sprang up on the burnt country." Hardback, with dust wrapper. A superb, newly annotated and illustrated edition o f Eric Rolls' classic. Some light thumbing. Gently handled. Pastedowns and free endpapers bear some markings of sticky tape and are very lightly thumbed, so too page edges, otherwise this book is in good condition. Dust wrapper lightly thumbed. Some scuff and light scratches front and back. General light discolouration. Spine sunned, this bleeds on to front and back cover otherwise in good condition. *We try to describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound. This book weighs over 1kg and will attract extra postage to destinations outside of Australia. Please contact bookseller for postage quote.…