Lightning Ridge: The Land of Black Opals

In Lightning ridge Ion Idriess tells of his childhood beginnings in Lismore, his apprenticeships in bushcraft, and his love of the outback. He became one of the band of opal-seekers who live in the pages of this book.

Publisher: Angus and Robertson

Date Published: 1948

Book Condition: Very good hardcover with some spotting and edge wear to boards. The dust jacket has edge wear, a few pieces missing, tears to edges and is otherwise complete. There is some minor foxing throughout the pages, otherwise a tight, clean copy.