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"A stunning account of a noble quest to save a unique part of Australia from those with small minds but large chequebooks." --"The Gold Coast Bulletin"
Australian farmer Mike Keenan's first book, The Horses Too Are Gone, a true story of battling drought to save his cattle and his farm, touched a chord with readers. Now Mike takes us into the magnificent wilderness of the west Kimberley, an area of pristine rivers and dramatic gorges, in a personal quest to highlight the problems of this beautiful but troubled region. Mike's involvement with the area began when, while on holiday there, he learned of plans to dam the lifeblood of the region, the Fitzroy River—the last great river still flowing freely to the sea—to provide water for cotton-growing on the plains below. It was horrific news: a dam would not only flood a vast area of the wilderness, but also, through the chemicals used in cotton-growing, contaminate the unspoilt King Sound, fed by the Fitzroy River. Typically, Mike decided to take a look for himself and organized to trek in on horseback with the help of local Aborigines, traditional owners of the area. Following in the footsteps of 19th century European explorers, Mike and his long-suffering wife, Sally, their friends, and horses begin an extraordinary journey into a world where danger lurks behind every rock. What follows is a series of hair-raising adventures: encounters with feral donkeys, brumbies, and wild bulls; the antics of the horses Stallion Tom and Blackjack; swimming rapids and climbing sheer cliffs; together with campfire camaraderie and yarn-spinning along the way.
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR003900976
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Yellowed paper; Gift insciption signed by author half title page.300gms weight ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 270 pages; Signed by Author. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 34619
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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Bend to right tail front corner. Pages are sunned.The author of the bestsellingThe Horses Too Are Gonetakes us on another unforgettable adventure. Now Mike takes us into the magnificent wilderness of the West Kimberley, in a personal quest to highlight the problems of this beautiful but troubled region.Mike's involvement with the area began when he learned of plans to dam the lifeblood of the region, the Fitzroy River - the last great river still flowing freely to the sea - to provide water for cotton-growing on the plains below. It was horrific news- a dam on the Fitzroy would cause an environmental disaster greater than any Australia has ever known.With the help of the local Banuba people, fierce opponents of the dam that threatened their homeland and sacred sites, Mike organised a horseback trek to explore the area and discover what was at stake. What he found was a paradise of unique plants, pristine rivers and dramatic gorges. In Wild Horses Don't Swimwe join Mike, his intrepid wife Sal and their Bunuba friends in an action-packed adventure as they dodge wild bulls, ford raging torrents, brave bushfires and climb sheer cliffs - searching for the legendary rock art that might be lost forever. (back cover)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 004916
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