Cobbers by Thomas Wood 1938 Antique Australian History Book England To Tasmania

Cobbers by Thomas Wood 1938 Antique Australian History Book England To Tasmania

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Cobbers by Thomas Wood 1938 Antique Australian History Book England To Tasmania

Cobbers - A Personal Record Of A Journey From Essex In England To Australia, Tasmania And Some Of The Reefs And Islands In The Coral Sea, Made In The Years 1930, 1931 and 1932.
By Thomas Wood
Published by Oxford University Press: London 1938 (New Edition)

"Cobbers by Thomas Wood is a travelogue that documents the author's journey from Essex, England, to Australia, including Tasmania and some islands in the Coral Sea, between 1930 and 1932. The book provides an insightful and engaging depiction of Australian life and landscape from the perspective of an English visitor. Wood captures the essence of the people, their attitudes, and the diverse environments he encounters, making it a unique and valuable perspective on Australia during that period.

The book is widely regarded as one of the most perceptive and captivating accounts of Australia written by a foreigner. Wood's observations and experiences offer a blend of humor, admiration, and keen insight into the Australian way of life, including rural communities, city life, and the natural beauty of the country. His writing resonates with warmth and curiosity, making Cobbers a significant work in travel literature on Australia."

Light wear and fading to leather covers and spine as shown. Prize plate. Pages are very clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice early edition with presentation binding in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 12.5cm x 2cm - 288 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Early Edition
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to leather covers and spine as shown. Prize plate. Pages are very clean and well presented. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice early edition with presentation binding in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Thomas Wood
Publisher: Oxford University Press: London
Year Printed: 1938
Sub-subject: Travel Dialogue