Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876154943
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
First Across the Simpson Desert
Desert Walker
Author: Denis Bartell
Publisher: Publicious Pty Limited
ISBN: 9780987281029
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
In his book DESERT WALKER, Denis Bartell, recipient of the Order of Australia and The Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year Gold Medallion 1994, relives many of his adventures into the outback of Australia. Tag along with him as he walks, boats, four- wheel drives and rides camels though some of the harshest terrain in the world. "The stuff legends are made of" Overlander Magazine December 1977 "Australia's most respected outback adventurer" Overlander Magazine May 1983 "Dick Smith landed his helicopter and climbed out to meet the adventurer he had been seeking." Australian Geographic June 1986 "A contemporary Australian explorer and one of the quintessential characters of Australia's inland." The Australian November 1994
Publisher: Publicious Pty Limited
ISBN: 9780987281029
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
In his book DESERT WALKER, Denis Bartell, recipient of the Order of Australia and The Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year Gold Medallion 1994, relives many of his adventures into the outback of Australia. Tag along with him as he walks, boats, four- wheel drives and rides camels though some of the harshest terrain in the world. "The stuff legends are made of" Overlander Magazine December 1977 "Australia's most respected outback adventurer" Overlander Magazine May 1983 "Dick Smith landed his helicopter and climbed out to meet the adventurer he had been seeking." Australian Geographic June 1986 "A contemporary Australian explorer and one of the quintessential characters of Australia's inland." The Australian November 1994
The Simpson Desert
Author: Mark Shephard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876247072
Category : Desert biology
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876247072
Category : Desert biology
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Crossing the Dead Heart
Author: Cecil Thomas Madigan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876247034
Category : Northern Territory
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
A true story of one of the epic adventures of desert exploration. In 1939 Dr. Cecil Madigan led his party of nine men and nineteen camels into the trackless and waterless Simpson Desert on an exciting mission never before attempted. This is a great Australian story of enterprise, scientific investigation, determination and human courage.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876247034
Category : Northern Territory
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
A true story of one of the epic adventures of desert exploration. In 1939 Dr. Cecil Madigan led his party of nine men and nineteen camels into the trackless and waterless Simpson Desert on an exciting mission never before attempted. This is a great Australian story of enterprise, scientific investigation, determination and human courage.
Onslo
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922022691
Category : Birdsville (Qld.)
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922022691
Category : Birdsville (Qld.)
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
From Alice to Ocean
Author: Robyn Davidson
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Presents the story of an Australian woman who set off to cross the outback, accompanied only by 4 camels and a dog. Photo CD contains photographs and narration. Apple CD contains an interactive program for the user to join the trip.
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Presents the story of an Australian woman who set off to cross the outback, accompanied only by 4 camels and a dog. Photo CD contains photographs and narration. Apple CD contains an interactive program for the user to join the trip.
Walking the Simpson Desert
Author: C. Warren Bonython
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"Charles was also a modern day adventurer, taking an expedition across the Simpson Desert with Warren Bonython in 1973 - a time when the desert was just starting to open up to vehicles...It took them 32 days, they walked 463 kilometres and they pulled 250 kilos..The pair went without camels or packhorses, instead pulling behind them an aluminium trailer containing their food and supplies"--Obituary for Charles McCubbin ABC Gippsland, 23 June, 2010, Internet.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
"Charles was also a modern day adventurer, taking an expedition across the Simpson Desert with Warren Bonython in 1973 - a time when the desert was just starting to open up to vehicles...It took them 32 days, they walked 463 kilometres and they pulled 250 kilos..The pair went without camels or packhorses, instead pulling behind them an aluminium trailer containing their food and supplies"--Obituary for Charles McCubbin ABC Gippsland, 23 June, 2010, Internet.
4WD Driving Skills
Author: Vic Widman
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486312047
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
An essential guide to safe and responsible four-wheel driving. Modern four-wheel drive vehicles are powerful and sophisticated machines, able to travel almost anywhere. Given their growing popularity with recreational drivers, there is an even more pressing need for adequate training. Even on sealed roads these vehicles require a different set of driving skills; off-road, the demands are many times greater. This second edition of the bestselling 4WD Driving Skills complements nationally recognised training courses and has been fully revised to include updated vehicle terminology, technology and recovery techniques. It explains the essential skills of four-wheel driving for every type of on- and off-road terrain, how to approach challenging situations, and what to do if things go wrong. It is a valuable reference for all four-wheel drive enthusiasts.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 1486312047
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
An essential guide to safe and responsible four-wheel driving. Modern four-wheel drive vehicles are powerful and sophisticated machines, able to travel almost anywhere. Given their growing popularity with recreational drivers, there is an even more pressing need for adequate training. Even on sealed roads these vehicles require a different set of driving skills; off-road, the demands are many times greater. This second edition of the bestselling 4WD Driving Skills complements nationally recognised training courses and has been fully revised to include updated vehicle terminology, technology and recovery techniques. It explains the essential skills of four-wheel driving for every type of on- and off-road terrain, how to approach challenging situations, and what to do if things go wrong. It is a valuable reference for all four-wheel drive enthusiasts.
Crossing the Simpson Desert
Author: Marjorie D. Kibby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Simpson Desert
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Simpson Desert
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
The Archaeology of Australia's Deserts
Author: Mike Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521407451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts, exploring the cultural and environmental history of these drylands.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521407451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts, exploring the cultural and environmental history of these drylands.