Wild Australia combines brilliant photography by one of the world's greatest photographers with an entertaining and engaging text by a leading Australian conservationist. Through the book's 35,000 word text, the author takes the reader on a multi-faceted and sensory journey of discovery, weaving a rich tapestry from topics ranging from the continent's geological past to its people, its fascinating wildlife and its stunning landscapes. Seeking a sound balance between information and entertainment, the book is interspersed with informative snippets about Aboriginal culture and the significance of songlines, the practice of fire-stick farming, the impressions of early settlers and explorers, and the fascinating adaptations of Australia's unique plants and animals. Written for interested lay-people, the text provides a highly readable overview of the natural phenomena that have shaped our land over millenia and those that shape it today. A particularly topical aspect of the book is its probing of the man-made forces that are impacting on this fragile continent, including climate change, rainfall patterns, and introduced species and land-use practices. The themes explored in the text are accompanied and supported by stunning and original images of outstanding photography.
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