This is the first of two diaries by anthropologist and photographer Francis Gillen. Written in 1875, it records his experiences as a young man travelling along the Overland Telegraph Line from Adelaide to work in Alice Springs – a journey which would form the basis of his later work. The diary, introduced and with notes by Francis Gillen’s grandson, Robert Gillen, includes a foreword by historian Philip Jones.
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 105 pages. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Seller Inventory # 309296
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the first of two diaries by anthropologist and photographer Francis Gillen. Written in 1875, it records his experiences as a young man travelling along the Overland Telegraph Line from Adelaide to work in Alice Springs - a journey which would form the basis of his later work.The diary, introduced and with notes by Francis Gillen's grandson, Robert Gillen, includes a foreword by historian Philip Jones. This is the first of two diaries by anthropologist and photographer Francis Gillen. Written in 1875, it records his experiences as a young man travelling along the Overland Telegraph Line from Adelaide to Alice Springs - a journey which would form the basis of his later work. The diary is introduced by Francis Gillen's grandson, Robert Gillen. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781743056851