End of an Era
$24.18
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
14 December 2000
Summary
Dust, Dreams, and Discovery: The Last Tracks of the Gunbarrel Highwaymen
Len Beadell and his intrepid crew face their toughest challenge yet: constructing three highways across the unforgiving Australian outback in a single year. “End of an Era” plunges you into a world of relentless hard work, mechanical mayhem, and breathtaking discoveries.
Experience the grit and ingenuity required to battle flat tires, broken gearboxes, and the sheer harshness of the desert. Join Beadell…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781864367331 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1864367334 |
| Author: | Len Beadell |
| Publisher: | New Holland Publishers |
| Imprint: | New Holland Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 14 December 2000 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 13mm |
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About The Author
Len Beadell
Len Beadell, who has been called the last of the true Australian explorers, was born on a farm at West Pennant Hills, NSW, in 1923. As a surveyor and road builder he has worked all over the Australian outback from Arnhem Land to the Gibson Desert. In 1958 he was awarded the British Empire Medal for his work in building the Gunbarrel Highway across Central Australia. In 1987 he was made a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Mining Surveyors (Aust) and the following year he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. Len Beadell is the author of six best-selling books.
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