Anbieter: Banfield House Booksellers, Gympie, QLD, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 335 pages. Illustrated, map, slight foxing fly leaf. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007424
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Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An intimate and eye-opening account of Michelle Grattan's travels through 'the wool track' of western New South WalesIn 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, 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'. Traces, journalist and war historian, C E W Bean's footsteps and paints a picture of the Western Division, in 21st century Australia. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781740511674
Anbieter: Caryota Book Exchange, Darwin, NT, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006088
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Anbieter: Lily Books, Armidale, NSW, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000912
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Anbieter: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Neuseeland
Paperback. Zustand: Good. 333 pages. cover worn, Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5771o
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Anbieter: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australien
Trade Paperback. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. A firm straight, unmarked book, appears unread, 335 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 045178
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Anbieter: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australien
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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 21556
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Anbieter: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An intimate and eye-opening account of Michelle Grattan's travels through 'the wool track' of western New South WalesIn 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, 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'. Traces, journalist and war historian, C E W Bean's footsteps and paints a picture of the Western Division, in 21st century Australia. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781740511674
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