William Dampier in New Holland : Australia's First Natural Historian
Author(s): Alexander S. George
Well researched and beautifully illustrated account of the extraordinary collection of specimens, drawings and journal accounts of plants, marine and land animals, shells and insects. Coincides with exhibition to celebrate 300th anniversary of Dampier's voyage to Australia.
1999, First edition. A very good copy only marked by shelf rubbing on the spine ends and some related newspaper clippings affixed to the front endpapers. The d/w is fine.
Product Information
Shortlisted for Western Australian Premier's Book Award: Special Award 2000.
General Fields
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- : Bloomings Books Pty Ltd
- : Bloomings Books Pty Ltd
- : 0.615
- : 235mm X 150mm
- : Australia
- : books
Special Fields
- : colour illus
- : 192
- : 900
- : Hardback
- : Alexander S. George