Gray, Howard

Abrolhos: keep your eyes open ! An introduction to the natural and human history of the Houtman Abrolhos Islands of Western Australia. [Signed]

Geraldton: Westralian Books, 2024. 1st ed., oblong, stiff illustrated wraps, many colour and b&w illus, bibliography, pp 275. Signed by the author. Near fine condition. (heavy book, please inquire regarding postage.)

A copiously illutrated, comprehensive guide. It introduces the dramatic geological events that have created these offshore sanctuaries, the unusual conditions of the ocean and atmosphere, the remarkable life in the sea and on the land and the four centuries of both accidental and enterprising human presence. This remote and rich scenario, inaccessible to First Australians since sea level rise flooded the continental shelf during the past ten millennia, soon attracted the Europeans who colonised nearby shores 200 years ago. Includes chapter on Dutch and French explorers including Frederick de Houtman, the wreck of the Batavia in 1629 and the Zeewijk in 1727. An invaluable resource for researchers or for anyone thinking of visiting the Abrolhos Islands. Item #104993

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