Of Rivers, Baguettes & Billabongs Tapa blanda - 2012

Paperback. Very Good.

Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd, 2012. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9781922036599

Paperback. New. A fascinating look at how lives and cultures in two different continents are affected by two rivers - the Darling in Australia and the Dordogne in France - which will appeal to anyone interested in food, history, literature, poetry and travel.

Brolga Pub, 2012. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 300 pages. 8.11x5.35x0.79 inches.

Brolga Publishing. Used - Very Good. Readable copy with typical wear and small creases. Paperback Used - Very Good 20121st Edition

Brolga, Australia, 2012. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 339 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Brolga, Australia, 2012. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Award winning author Reg Egan's third book, Of Rivers, Baguettes and Billabongs, is an insightful look at the history and lives affected by two rivers in two different continents: the Darling in Australia and the Dordogne in France. Egan cleverly draws parallels between the two seemingly unrelated landscapes, exploring the people and their culture. He retraces the travels of our most loved literary figures, including Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson, questioning: How much is our culture affected by our landscape? Egan's love of all things French is only equal to his love of his homeland and, in Of Rivers, Baguettes and Billabongs, Egan proves it is possible for a man to love and be true to two… Leer más

Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Brolga Publishing, 2012. 339pp., plus Postscript, b/white foredge margin photographic illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm. Leaves clean. Illustrated card wrapper negligibly indented only. From the rear panel: " . . . an insightful exploration into the question about Egan's two love: his country of birth, Australia, and the country of his dreams, France. Egan travels through both countries, musing and meandering, as he follows the Darling River through New South Wales in Australia and the valley of the Dordogne River from the Auvergne to the region of Bordeaux in France. Along the way he samples the local food and wine, looks at the history, the customs, and reflects on writers and poets of the area and how we are all shaped by landscape . . . " Book weight approx. 370g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Softcover. Very Good +.

Melbourne: Brolga Publishing, 2012. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 339 pages, plus Postscript. There is a gift inscription on the front end paper which might or might not be Egan's. It is signed by Reg. A clean, unmarked and solid copy which appears unread. "This book provides an insightful look at the history and lives affected by two rivers in two different continents: the Darling in Australia and the Dordogne in France. Egan cleverly draws parallels between the two seemingly unrelated landscapes, exploring the people and their culture. He retraces the travels of our most loved literary figures, including Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson, questioning: How much is our culture affected by our landscape? Egan's love of all things French is only equal to his love of his homeland and, in Of Rivers, Baguettes and Billabongs, Egan proves it is possible for a man to love and be true to two countries in different hemispheres. Of Rivers, Baguettes and… Leer más