9781741664645 - The Fabulist : The Incredible Story of Louis de Rougemont by Rod Howard (2006-08-02) (4 risultati)

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. ix, 292 pages. de Rougement arrived in London in 1898 claiming to be a French adventurer who had survived a shipwreck and lived for nearly 30 years as king of an Aboriginal tribe in the remote north west Australia. In this book, Howard vividly recounts one of Australian history's most extraordinary, entertaining and controversial tales.

Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.Author: Rod HowardFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 304THE FABULIST tells one of Australian history's most extraordinary, entertaining and controversial stories - the life and times of adventurer, seer and explorer Louis de Rougemont. Louis burst into public consciousness in 1898 when he arrived in London, announcing that he was a French adventurer who had survived shipwreck and lived for nearly thirty years as the king of an Aboriginal tribe in remotest north-west Australia. Louis mesmerised audiences across Britain and Europe with tales of giant octopuses, pelicans who shared their meals with him, flying wombats, cannibal feasts, quasi-homeric quests and regular joy-rides on turtles. His tales won the endorsement of the most prestigious scientific associations of the day, but jealousy, then as now, was rife in the scientific community, and Louis's story - and identity - were soon called into question. Who was this intriguing man, and where had he really come from? And who was Henri Grin? Author Rod Howard skilfully recounts the mysterious Louis's meteoric rise to fame and the fierce battle sparked by the serial publication of his adventures in the pages of Britain's most popular magazine, The Wide World. Secondhand, Paperback.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 2006 Large Soft Cover very good book, spine sunned, page edges browned. No inscription. 292 pages with index. Illustrations. Bibliography.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Fabulist : The Incredible Story of Louis de Rougemont This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.