Bonython c warren (22 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. NULL. [30]pp, 8 x 10 inches, ex-lib. Douglas Luck (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Book condition is near fine . Spine intact. Front and back cover dust jacket clean. Front and back cover of book board clean. Text body clean. "Walking The Flinders Ranges is one of the most comprehensive, closely textured, and affectionate books ever to be written about any area of Australia. It was inspired by the fact that Warren, who has been fascinated by the Flinders for many years, at least decided to be the first to walk them from end to end. Warren Bonython's book is one to be enjoyed for its own sake, and will be an invaluable descriptive text and guide for anyone who wishes to follow in his footsteps through any stretch of the Flinders Ranges. Contains plenty of text, photograph and some maps aswell.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Book boards are clean and unmarked front and back of the Book. Book block is clean & unmarked all side of the book. Spine intact. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. The dust dust jacket is good, has wear on the top of the spine area, small part missing and some edge wear. Still a good copy for 1974 published book. C. Warren Bonython's Walking the Flinders Ranges is currently out of print. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the book weigh exceed 500grams. the book details Bonython's pioneering journey from Crystal Brook to Mount Hopeless, making him the first person to walk the Flinders Ranges end-to-end. Through this epic trek, he climbed more than sixty summits, traversing the diverse landscapes from the Gammon Ranges plateau to Mount Painter, experiencing conditions from freezing winters to searing summer heat. The narrative is celebrated for being comprehensive, closely textured, and richly affectionate toward the Flinders Ranges. Content and Features: Pages and Format: The book contains approximately 231-232 pages, with editions featuring colour and black-and-white plates, maps, diagrams, and illustrated endpapers. Cultural Insights: Bonython includes detailed accounts of Aboriginal heritage, such as cave paintings at Moonarie Gap, rock carvings near Mount Elkington, and the Aboriginal legend of the great snake Arkaroo. He also recounts encounters and practical experiences involving Aboriginal station hands and historical interactions. Walking Guidance: It serves as both a memoir and a practical walking guide, describing routes, geographic features, and the challenges of the terrain. For instance, it includes guidance on traversing steep gorges, the beetling stone gully of Mount Aleck, and granite ledges of The Armchair. .…

Softcover. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Very Good condition. Pictorial card covers. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and charts. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 120 pages.

Super octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Fine condition in like Dustjacket. Dustjacket now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with colour and black & white photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 160 pages. The author and his walking companion Charles McCubbin crossed the Simpson Desert by foot in 1973. This fascinating book recounts this magnificent achievement.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: VG+. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG. First Edition. VG+/VG. 8vo. original burgundy boards gilt (prev. owner's discreet RSM to FFE, a trifle rubbed & marked) in dustwrapper (a little rubbed & nicked, some marking, spine a trifle sunned); pp. [xvi (last blank), 252 (last blank), with 32 plates, 9 illustrations & 2 diagrams. A very good copy. …

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, only slight wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

232pp. 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. Inscription on half title. Colour plates throughout. A very good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good in Mylar Sleeve. First Edition. 231 pages, includes index. Colour photography and maps. Appears to be an little used ex-reference library book. A nice firm, straight copy.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid, fold-out map in back in excellent condition. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout, small (2cms) patch of rippling bottom right corners (single drop of water?). PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

232pp. 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. Colour plates throughout. A near fine copy. First edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Dust Jacket: intact with only light scuffing on surface and wear along edges, no significant tears or tape repairs. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. BONYTHON, C. Warren. Walking the Simpson Desert. Publisher: Adelaide: Rigby Limited, 1980. First Edition. Hardback with original dust jacket. The gripping, definitive account of the historic 1973 foot crossing of the Simpson Desert by noted conservationist Warren Bonython and painter Charles McCubbin. Richly illustrated with both colour and black-and-white photographic plates. Original hardcover cloth. Binding firm, rubbing & bumping to the corners and extremities Dust Jacket: Present. Complete and unclipped. Faded spine, light creasing, marks, shelf/edge-wear. 160 pages. Light foxing to edge, no inscriptions. Overall: A Good to Very Good copy of a landmark Australian desert exploration narrative. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Adelaide, Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (South Australian Branch) Inc., 1989. Octavo, viii, 120 pages with numerous illustrations, maps and charts plus 8 colour plates. Colour-pictorial card covers; trifling surface blemishes to the front cover; an excellent copy.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: VG+. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG+. First Edition. VG+/VG+. 8vo. original brown boards (slightly rubbed) in dustwrapper (a little rubbed and sunned); pp. 160, with 16 plates, 4 figures and pictorial endpapers. A very good copy. Flatsigned on title page by the author, 'C. Warren Bonython', with an additional inscription to the previous owner 'For Dean, who helped me more than I can say, Charles'. Signed by Author. …

reprint hardback with dust jacket Nice copy large octavo 231pp., col. & b/w pls., bibliog., index.

reprint hardback with dust jacket Near Fine small octavo 231pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, Spine slightly faded o/w nice copy.

Hardcover. 231 p. Good condition. The reading pages are clean and unmarked. Slight signs of storage and use. Retired library copy with the corresponding labelling. Without dust jacket. Otherwise a good copy. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Book Collection Lot of Two Flinders Rangers Titles: Book (1) Walking the Flinders Rangers. Book (2) Flinders Rangers South Australia: The Art of Photography. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight is over 500grams. Below is the condition report of the two titles. Book (1) Walking the Flinders Ranges. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dust jacket near fine, no tear and clean. Book block is clean, sun stain colour. Book boards clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Spine intact. Over-all a great and neat copy. Walking the Flinders Ranges by C. Warren Bonython is a classic Australian travelogue and bushwalking memoir, first published in 1971. It chronicles Bonython s ambitious journey to walk the entire length of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia a rugged, remote, and stunningly beautiful region stretching over 400 kilometres. Here s what makes the book remarkable: The Journey: Bonython began his trek in May 1967 at Crystal Brook and reached Mount Hopeless in November 1968, completing the walk in 10 stages over 74 days. He faced extreme conditions: dust storms, hail, freezing nights, and scorching days sometimes carrying 65-pound backpacks loaded with supplies and water. He often buried water and oranges along the route ahead of time to survive the arid stretches. The Landscape & Legacy. The book is rich with descriptions of gorges, ridges, and valleys, and includes reflections on flora, fauna, geology, and Aboriginal heritage, such as rock carvings and legends. Bonython s walk inspired the creation of the Heysen Trail, one of Australia s most iconic long-distance walking tracks. Personal Touches: He brought along fine teas to elevate the bushwalking experience, though he admitted the mineralized water sometimes dulled the flavor. His walking stick a flowering stem of a yacca later became a tent pole and eventually a wine cellar spacer. That s some serious repurposing. If you re into adventure, nature writing, or Aussie history, this book is a gem. Book (2) Flinders Rangers South Australia: The Art of Photography. sIGNED BY AUTHOR. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. Dustjacket near fine. Book boards & block clean. Spine intact. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Over-all a great and neat copy of the book. Stavros Pippos is a stunning tribute to one of South Australia's most iconic landscapes. First published in 1993 by Endeavour Publishing, this large-format hardcover book features full-page, full-colour photographs that capture the rugged beauty and diverse landforms of the Flinders Ranges. Here s what makes it special: Visual Elegance: Pippos s photography showcases the dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, the textures of ancient rock formations, and the serene expanses of the outback. Personal Insight: Each image is paired with thoughtful text that blends factual information with Pippos s personal reflections, offering readers both a visual and emotional journey through the region. Artistic Legacy: The book is considered a collector s item and a fine example of photographic artistry rooted in Australian landscape tradition. If you're drawn to nature, photography, or Australian heritage, this book is a gem. Pippos also authored other works like Shades of Ochre and Beneath the Southern Cross, continuing his exploration of South Australia's visual poetry. Remember Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight is over 500grams. For more information you can contact me via emial or call mobile. Weight of Book (1) 0.724kg. Book (2) 1.049kg. Total weight is 1.777kg. …

Hardcover. 160 p. Good condition. The reading pages are clean and unmarked. Slight signs of storage and use. Retired library copy with corresponding labelling. Without dust jacket. Otherwise a good copy. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Please contact O'Connell's Bookshop Adelaide (est. 1957) to check availability etc. We have many thousands more books in our shop than appear on line. (White spine, no title, SA , with Bonython/Flinders, 21 x 30cm.).