The Spell of Lake Eyre by Roma Dulhunty

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Minor marks on top and right foredges. Interior and binding are still excellent. Dust jacket is in good condition with some minor tears. Larger tear to top edge of back cover. Dust jacket is now enclosed in protective covering.

The Spell of Lake Eyre describes the vast, unique Australian interior, the land the explorer John Gregory, in 1901, called the Dead Heart.

Lake Eyre is described, and the 1963 great speed race with Sir Donald Campbell is detailed. Readers will be fascinated by the struggles of the Afghan and Indian camel drivers as they travelled between Marree and Alice Springs. The growth of Marree and Ghan Town and the establishment and expansion of Muloorina Station by Elliot Page are also included. (book flap)