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1954 Peaks & High Places Cradle Mt. Lake St Clair Australian History Book Tas

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1954 Peaks & High Places Cradle Mt. Lake St Clair Australian History Book Tas

Peaks and High Places - Cradle Mt. - Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania
By Ian R. Boss-Walker
Published by Scenery Preservation Board: Hobart 1954 2nd Edition

"Ian R. Boss-Walker's Peaks and High Places - Cradle Mt. - Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania (2nd edition, 1954) is a visually evocative and reverent exploration of one of Australia's most iconic wilderness areas. Published by the Scenery Preservation Board in Hobart, the book blends descriptive prose with photographic illustrations to capture the rugged grandeur of Tasmania's alpine heart. Boss-Walker guides readers through the dramatic contours of Cradle Mountain and the serene depths of Lake St Clair, highlighting the geological formations, flora, and fauna that define the park's character. His writing reflects both a naturalist's precision and a romantic's awe, portraying the landscape as a place of spiritual and ecological significance.

More than a travelogue, the book serves as an early conservationist's call to appreciate and protect Tasmania's wild spaces. Boss-Walker emphasizes the park's seasonal transformations—from snow-laden peaks to autumnal displays of deciduous fagus—and the unique biodiversity that thrives in its varied habitats. His attention to detail, whether describing the texture of alpine moss or the silhouette of Barn Bluff against the sky, invites readers into a deeper relationship with the land. Peaks and High Places stands as both a historical document and a poetic homage, preserving the visual and emotional essence of a region that continues to inspire adventurers, artists, and environmentalists alike."

General wear, curling and fading to covers and spine as shown. A light stain present as shown otherwise a nice, clean copy in good condition overall. There are no missing or loose pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24.5cm x 15.5cm x 0.5cm - 64 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes:
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, curling and fading to covers and spine as shown. A light stain present as shown otherwise a nice, clean copy in good condition overall. There are no missing or loose pages. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Ian R. Boss-Walker
Publisher: Scenery Preservation Board: Hobart
Year Printed: 1954
Sub-subject: Tasmanian Mountains