Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2001
ISBN 10: 0312239416 ISBN 13: 9780312239411
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2001
ISBN 10: 0312239416 ISBN 13: 9780312239411
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Published by Pan Macmillan Australia Pty, Limited, Sydney, 2004
ISBN 10: 0330364588 ISBN 13: 9780330364584
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. apart from slight darkening of the page edges which is normal, there is no damage to describe. This, the author's 2nd novel of the rich and witty portrait of the imperial impulse, of optimism in the face of disaster and a marvellous depiction of how to die in Australia. Set in 1841 and is deemed by the elite of the London club an expedition should set off for Australia so that "the country be opened up, mapped and the rich lands found To know the unknown"  but primarily to prevent the French from getting there first. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 312 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0330364588. ISBN/EAN: 9780330364584. Inventory No: 0257729.
Published by Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 1996
Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
First Edition
Softcover. 1st Edition. Octavo Size. Very Good condition - card wraps. Mild age-toning to page edges. 327 pages. A tense and atmospheric novel. The author's first novel. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.
Published by Allen & Unwin, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia, 1996
ISBN 10: 186448215X ISBN 13: 9781864482157
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Good (ex-library). Medium Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Allen & Unwin, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia, 1996. *** CONDITION: This book is in good (ex-library) condition. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; General; ISBN: 186448215X. ISBN/EAN: 9781864482157. Inventory No: 10044373. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.
Published by Pan Macmillan, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2004
ISBN 10: 0330364588 ISBN 13: 9780330364584
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pan Macmillan, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2004. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. Pages are wavy at start of book from exposure to water. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In 1841, it is deemed by the elite of a London club that an expedition should set off for Australia, so that 'the country be opened up, mapped and the rich lands found to know the unknown' - but primarily to prevent the French from getting there first. A year later the Bright Planet arrives in Bareheep, and then the trouble really begins for Elijah Blood, the ship's captain, who is literally sick with love Quiet Giles, the company's botanist, worrying about his wife far away and the temptations of the flesh nearby and Edwin Robins, who absconds from the ship's party (with much of the passengers' jewellery) to create mayhem of his own. As the ship travels up river into the heart of the continent, mortality meets the hapless crew, repeatedly. *** Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0330364588. ISBN/EAN: 9780330364584. Inventory No: 09110282. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.
Published by Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited, London, UK, 1997
ISBN 10: 186448215X ISBN 13: 9781864482157
Seller: Sarah Zaluckyj, KINGTON, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. 327 pages. Title page has been removed. Light wear to covers' corners and edges. Very clean covers. Light yellowing to page-edges o/w pages and covers are very clean and tidy.
Paperback. MAY04. A witty high seas adventure about ambition, exploration and death in Australia.In 1841, it is deemed by the elite of a London club that an expedition should set off for Australia, so that 2004. First edition. A near fine copy.
Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO60075970: 1996. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 327 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.
Published by William Baynes & Sons, London, 1822
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine engraved portrait. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive, decorative and unusual.
Publication Date: 1798
Seller: K Books Ltd ABA ILAB, York, YORKS, United Kingdom
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Trotter (illustrator). A fine original engraving 1798 -Mounted and ready to frame, this is an excellent opportunity to purchase this splendid portrait.