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Spinifex and Sand

By David W. Carnegie
Series: SUP Classics
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Spinifex and Sand is an adventurous memoir by David W. Carnegie, recounting his daring explorations across the harsh deserts of Western Australia in the late 19th century. It details his encounters with indigenous communities, the challenges of navigating treacherous terrain, and his observations of the stunning yet unforgiving landscape. Carnegie's narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into Australia's remote interior at a time of great discovery and exploration.
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If you're fascinated by tales of exploration and adventure through the rugged landscapes of Australia, you might enjoy this memoir. Carnegie's account offers a vivid depiction of traversing harsh deserts and encountering diverse indigenous cultures. It's ideal for readers who appreciate historical journeys and personal narratives of survival and discovery.

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Spinifex and Sand

Spinifex and Sand is Carnegie's celebrated journal of exploration following several years expeditions through the most inhospitable regions of the continent.

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Spinifex and Sand is Carnegie's celebrated journal of exploration following several years' expeditions through the most inhospitable regions of the continent.

David W. Carnegie (1871-1900) was the son of the Earl of Suffolk and trained as an engineer. He travelled to Coolgardie when gold was discovered in Western Australia in 1892. He subsequently prospected and explored large areas of desert Western Australia.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781920897796

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2005

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 46 b&w ill., 4 tables

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 263

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Biography & Memoir David W. Carnegie Journals New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Series: SUP Classics Stationery

About the Author

David Wynford Carnegie (1871-1900) was an explorer who was awarded the Gill Medal of the Royal Geographical Society, publishing Spinifex and Sand in 1898.

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