Description
Land of Australia
Author: Frank Clune
Hardcover with dust jacket, in fair condition (some wear and tear to dust jacket). First edition.
Land of Australia: Roaming in a Holden (1953) by Frank Clune is a vibrant travel memoir chronicling the author's 16,822-mile journey around Australia over three months. Embarking from Melbourne in a newly assembled Holden car, Clune traverses diverse terrains—from the pine forests of Mount Gambier and the industrial hubs of Port Lincoln and Whyalla to the vast Nullarbor Plain and the remote expanses of the Northern Territory. Along the way, he offers keen observations on Australia's post-war development, advocating for rural expansion and infrastructure improvements. His narrative, enriched with encounters such as meeting artist Albert Namatjira in Alice Springs, captures the nation's spirit during a transformative era, blending adventure with insightful commentary on its evolving identity.
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