Spinifex and Sand: Five Years' Pioneering and Exploration in Western Australia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169309586)

""Spinifex and Sand"" is a memoir written by David W. Carnegie, chronicling his five-year pioneering and exploration journey in Western Australia during the late 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing the author's journey from Coolgardie to the Kimberley region, while the second part covers his exploration of the Gibson Desert.Carnegie's account is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the Australian outback, as well as his interactions with the indigenous people he encountered during his travels. He also details the challenges he faced, including harsh weather conditions, lack of water, and difficult terrain.Throughout the book, Carnegie emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resourcefulness in surviving and thriving in the Australian wilderness. He also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of Western Australia during his time, including the impact of gold mining on the region.Overall, ""Spinifex and Sand"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering explorer in Western Australia and provides valuable historical and cultural insights into the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David W. Carnegie
ISBN-10: 1169309585
ISBN-13: 9781169309586
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d