Back Wool Track by Michelle Grattan (9 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 335 pages. Illustrated, map, slight foxing fly leaf.

Soft cover. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Milsons Point,WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE POSTAGE IF POSSIBLE - SOFT COVER EDITION- -MID SIZE NSW: Vintage, 2004 Used In BACK ON THE WOOL TRACK, Michelle Grattan traces the footsteps of pre- eminent journalist and war historian CEW Bean In 1909, Bean was commissioned by the Sydney Morning Herald to write a series of articles on the wool industry in western New South Wales The articles were later compiled into a book and published as ON THE WOOL TRACK which went on to become an Australian classic (Continually in print until 1966) Now, almost 100 years later, Michelle Grattan traces Bean s footsteps and paints a fascinating picture of the Far West in 21st century Australia Like Bean, whose descriptions brought to life the characters who inhabited this harsh, arid region, BACK ON THE WOOL TRACK is about people Grattan visits the wool country and tracks down descendants of people Bean met during his travels and she observes the modern shearers, doing an old job in a new world As Bean brought the outback to his city readers in 1909, Grattan interprets the Western Division for contemporary Australians BACK ON THE WOOL TRACK is a vivid and sensitive portrayal of this delicate country that responds like a piano to whatever touches it.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very slight bumping of corners. Faint scratches due to shelf wear. In Back on The Wool Track, Michelle Grattan traces the footsteps of pre-eminent journalist and war historian C.E.W Bean. In 1909, Bean was commissioned by the Sydney Morning Herald to write a series of articles on the wool industry in western New South Wales. The articles were later compiled into a book and published as On The Wool Track which went on to become an Australian classic continually in print until 1966. Now, 100 years later, Michelle Grattan traces Bean's footsteps and paints a fascinating picture of the Far West in 21st century Australia. Like Bean, whose descriptions brought to life the characters who inhabited this harsh, arid region, Back on The Wool Track is about people. Grattan visits the wool country and tracks down descendants of people Bean met during his travels and she observes the modern shearers, doing an old job in a new world. As Bean brought the outback to his city readers in 1909, Grattan interprets the Western Division for contemporary Australians. Back on The Wool Track is a vivid and sensitive portrayal of 'this delicate country that responds like a piano to whatever touches it'. 'A fascinating conversation between two working journalists over a stretch of one hundred years.written with affection, accuracy, and wisdom. Essential reading for Australians and visitors alike, in the ongoing task of understanding this country.' Roger mcDonald.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. A firm straight, unmarked book, appears unread, 335 pages.

Reprint ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, maps, spine little creased, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. 335 pp. Michelle Grattan, a journalist, re-traces the footsteps of C. E. W. Bean, who in 1909 wrote a series of articles on the wool industry in western New South Wales (NSW), which became an Australian classic book. She revisits the Wool Track, including Gunnedah, Bourke and Broken Hill, and paints a vivid picture of the people in outback Australia today.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Yellowed paper no creases; Author's signature title page. 250gms weight; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 334 pages; Signed by Author.

Condition: Very Good+. First thus. Complete and unabridged, 8 CD's, playing time approximately 9 hours 45 minutes. In 1909, journalist and war historian Charles Bean travelled to Western New South Wales and wrote a series of articles on the wool industry. His writings were later published as On the Wool Track, which went on to become an Australian classic. Now, almost 100 years later, eminent journalist Michelle Grattan traces Beans footsteps, tracks down descendents of those he met, and paints a fascinating picture of the Western Division in 21st century Australia. Back on the Wool Track is a vivid and sensitive portrayal of what Bean described as this delicate country that responds like a piano to whatever touches it. This CD set is light, and postage will be reduced for shipment within Australia. ; CD.