Tor Holth (23 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good - Cash. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. DJ has surface rubbing, edgewear, and several edge tears. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Has a gift inscription. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Trade Paperback. 1st Edition. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Spine a little sunned. Review copy with label pasted to reverse of front free endpaper. Tiny abrasion to rear cover and spine a little faded. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Maps to endpapers. 152 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 224pp., biblio., appendices, photos, maps. Light wear to DJ, and a 3cm tear to lower right corner. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 224 pages. First published 1980, third impression. A clean, unmarked and solid copy. "The history of cattle farming and cattlemen of the Victorian Alps, and recounts the details of the present generation of cattlemen and their predecessors. The cattlemen recount their own experiences and those of their mates, and tell of their horses, their cattle and their dogs. The authors decided to write the book because they foresaw the demise of the mountain cattlemen and their ways, under the combined pressures of a declining beef industry and pressure from conservationists. The book is illustrated with many photographs in colour and black and white. Photographs; appendices; index; maps on endpapers.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 224pp, endpaper maps, ills. throughout. A very nice copy,inscribed by author to prev. owner Size: 4to. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Jacket has a few scuffs and dings, Book has a bump to bottom spine. Dedication on title page. Pages slightly yellowed at the very edges. Some spectacular colour photographs of the area mixed with old B&W photos. Signed by Author(s).…

c.224pp. 4to. Original cloth, and dustwrapper, in very good condition. Illustrated.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 2nd Edition. Ex-Library In the summer of 2003 bushfires raged for nearly two months in the alps of north-east Victoria. Instead of being allowed back onto their leases the following summer, the cattlemen were instructed by the state government not to take their cattle up in case they caused further damage. In 2005 the seven year leases expired, and were not renewed, ending a tradition that was being handed on to a fourth generation. The new edition of 'Cattlemen of the High Country' looks at the issue of fire and cattle grazing and the struggle of the mountain cattlemen to retain their leases. It provides an enduring record of a breed of Australians, folk heroes in their own right, whose lives have formed the basis of verse and legend. Each year the cattlemen held their annual muster before the first snowfall of autumn, and brought their cattle down to lower pastures for winter feeding, or sold them at the annual sales. These tough and resourceful cattlemen endured the snow and freezing conditions of winter and the threat of ravaging bushfires of summer. When mustering or checking their cattle, they sheltered in little huts, which they built from the timber at hand. They were masters of bushcraft. The dangers of steep slopes and rocky terrain held no terrors for them as they worked with their hardy stock horses and indispensable dogs. In this book their yarns and reminiscences reveal a characteristic courage and endurance, and an indomitable sense of humour.…

224pp. 4to. Original boards, in dustwrapper. Inscription on title page. B&W photographic illustrations and colour plates. A very good copy. First edition.

Condition: Very Good. Large 8vo. hardcover. 224pp. b/w illus. Very good+. / Very good+ d/w.

Hardback. Tor Holth With Jane Barnaby, Rigby. Author: Tor Holth With Jane BarnabyBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerIn Cattlemen Of The High Country, Tor Holth, with Jane Barnaby, chronicles the demanding lives and enduring spirit of those who shaped the American West. This compelling historical account details the daily struggles, triumphs, and unique culture of the cattlemen who braved the rugged landscapes. It presents a vivid portrait of an era defined by resilience and a deep connection to the land, illustrating the profound impact these individuals had on the region's development. The narrative captures the essence of a challenging yet rewarding way of life, offering readers an authentic glimpse into a pivotal period of history. Hardback.…

Hardback. Tor Holth, Rigby. Author: Tor HolthBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and tear and tanning along spine,Tor Holth's Cattlemen Of The High Country chronicles the arduous lives of those who tamed the rugged mountain landscapes, herding livestock through unforgiving seasons. This compelling narrative details the daily struggles and triumphs of ranching families, presenting an authentic portrayal of their resilience and deep connection to the land. The prose illustrates the harsh beauty of the high country, immersing readers in a bygone era where grit and determination defined survival. It argues for the enduring spirit of the American West, offering a vivid glimpse into a challenging yet rewarding way of life. Hardback.…

Hardback. Tor Holth, Rigby. Author: Tor HolthBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerTor Holth's Cattlemen of the High Country presents a vivid historical account in the genre of Australian rural heritage, chronicling the lives and traditions of the mountain cattlemen who worked the Bogong High Plains. The book details the seasonal rhythms of alpine grazing, the annual musters before winter snowfalls, and the rugged bushmanship required to navigate steep terrain and harsh conditions. Holth uncovers the character and camaraderie of these self-reliant men-stockmen, drovers, and storytellers-whose lives shaped the folklore and identity of Victoria's high country. Through photographs, maps, and firsthand recollections, the narrative illustrates a vanishing way of life marked by endurance, skill, and deep connection to land and livestock. Hardback. …

Hardback. Tor Holth, Rigby. Author: Tor HolthBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light wear to bottom edges of cloth boardCattlemen Of The High Country chronicles the demanding lives of those who shaped the rugged landscapes of the American West. This compelling narrative uncovers the daily challenges, triumphs, and enduring spirit of the individuals dedicated to the cattle industry in remote, elevated territories. It presents a vivid portrait of a bygone era, detailing the unique skills and unwavering resilience required to thrive in such an unforgiving environment. The work illustrates the deep connection between the land and its inhabitants, offering an authentic glimpse into a pivotal aspect of Western heritage. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Numbered. 224 pages. Colour and b/w photography throughout. Printed map endpapers. Stories of the Victorian Mountain cattlemen. Jacket faded slightly. A very nice copy of this scarce book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Revised Edition. Maps inside front and back covers. Colour and B&W Photographs throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine in Mylar Sleeve. 1st Printing of 1st Edition. SIGNED BY JANE BARNABY & TOR TOLTH on title page. Otherwise a straight unmarked book, internally spotless. Dust jacket bright complete undamaged. This book just out of long-term storage.

Condition: Very Good. 8vo. softcover. 152pp. colour & b/w illus. Very good+.

Reprint Hardback, D/J. Inscription o/w v/g, v/g.

Hard. Condition: Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Some shelfwear, DJ spine sunned, owner details to verso of fly title, else clean and tidy. Size: 4to.

223 pp, small quarto, map on end-papers, b&w and coloured photographic plates and illustrations, fine copy in very good, pictorial d/j. Reprint. First published 1980.

1st edition dust jacket Fine large octavo 224pp., col. & b/w pls., ep maps, appends., bibliog., Ownership inscription o/w VG.

Sydney: Weldon Publishing, (1989). Sm. 4to. Orig. cloth. Dustjacket. (224pp.). With numerous col. and b/w illusts and endpaper maps. Fine.