The Land Downunder
by Egan, Ted
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0975087509
- ISBN 13
- 9780975087503
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Evergreen Media, Sydney, 2003. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. preface by Rolf Harris, list of songs, introduction by author, a glossary of terms and recommended reading list. The text is illustrated with both black-and-white photography and black-and-white illustrations. Illustrated card cover with white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. Black-and-white photograph of author to the rear book panel. "Few people know Australia like Ted Egan. This gifted songwriter and historian knows many of Australia's living legends and has insights into those of the past. He tells two stories of convicts, settlers, Aboriginals, drovers, soldiers, migrants  the men and women, black and white, who create the ethos of The Land Downunder." -- from rear panel blurb. Interspersed with the stories that he retells, the author has also included the lyrics of his own songs appropriate to the stories.. Previous owners name to the lower right-hand corner of the title page. Size: Trade Paperback. [7], 8-240 pages,. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges and pages slightly aged toned.. Book is in very good condition with minimal signs of age and wear.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Music; History; Australia; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 0975087509. ISBN/EAN: 9780975087503. Inventory No: 0117939. . 9780975087503
Synopsis
"First published in England 2003, Grice Chapman Publishing"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-240).
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0117939
- Title
- The Land Downunder
- Author
- Egan, Ted
- Illustrator
- Photographic and Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0975087509
- ISBN 13
- 9780975087503
- Publisher
- Evergreen Media
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Ted Egan, music, lyrics, history, Australia, playing years, Australian Aboriginals Customs, social history Music; History; Australia; Sociology & Culture. Photographic and Illustrations Unbranded ISBN: 0975087509 EAN: 9780975087503 Egan, Ted T
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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