The Tasmanian Environment: A Human and Economic Geography of Tasmania by Gordon L Wood

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner and author have signed front cover. Some foxing to half-title and title pages. Book is in a non-adhesive glossy protective cover. Second edition. Rare copy.

The Tasmanian Environment is one of the earliest geographic and economic surveys of the state. It examines the flow of rivers and the ecological threats to mountainous regions posed by deforestation, land clearance, and cattle grazing.

Chapters cover:

• Early history
• Geology or rock structure
• Physiography
• Climate and weather
• Vegetable and animal life
• Population and industries
• Trade and communications.

Includes maps and diagrams.