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The Sunlit Land: Wanderings in Queensland
Author: Charles Barrett
Hard cover, good condition. First edition (1939).
Koonwarra: A Naturalist's Adventures in Australia (1939) by Charles Barrett is a lively collection of autobiographical essays recounting the author's decades of exploring Australia's diverse natural environments. Drawing on his experiences as a naturalist, ornithologist, and journalist, Barrett takes readers into forests, deserts, mountains, wetlands, and coastal regions, sharing encounters with Australia's unique birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and wildflowers. Alongside his observations of wildlife, he reflects on the personalities of fellow scientists, bushmen, and Indigenous Australians he met during his travels, illustrating the challenges and rewards of fieldwork in remote areas. Written with warmth, curiosity, and a strong conservation ethic, Koonwarra combines travel writing, memoir, and natural history, offering an engaging portrait of Australia's landscapes and wildlife before the widespread environmental changes of the post-war era. The title, derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "home" or "camp," reflects Barrett's deep affection for the Australian bush and his lifelong commitment to understanding and preserving its natural heritage. (eoas.info)
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