Rum Jungle

The book’s main theme is the sudden appearance of modern science in a region which has not really been civilised by white man. Anecdotal accounts of the authors travels in northern Australia, mainly NT; includes comments and stories about Aborigines, including Albert Namatjira.

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton

Date Published: 1953

Book Condition: Very good hardcover with only minor foxing to endplates and endpapers. The dust jacket is chipped along the edges with small tears on the spine ends. Minor bumping to boards. Previous owner’s name and inscription on front endpaper.