WEST AUSTRALIANA –
This book is all about Rottnest Island. There are descriptions of the animals and plants of the island accompanied by superb and scientifically accurate watercolour paintings by Patricia Negus.
A good selection of practical information is provided – maps, accommodation facilities and activities on offer for visitors to Rottnest – and these too are accompanied by watercolour illustrations of buildings and people on holiday.
A brief history of the island is included – its discovery, and early settlement, military and maritime history and early activities on the island such as salt farming and its use as an aboriginal prison.
Rottnest Island is a book for everyone, children and adults. The 120 beautiful watercolours included make it both informative and attractive. First Edition AS NEW
- xi, 81 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 x 28 cm
- Rottnest Island (W.A.)
- Rottnest Island (W.A.) — Description and travel
- Australian
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