Description

Title: Across New Guinea From The Fly To The Sepik
Author/Publisher: Ivan F Champion (Lansdowne Press)
Publication Year: 1966
Format: Illustrated Cloth

Synopsis

Ivan F Champion's 1966 work, "Across New Guinea From The Fly To The Sepik", documents a truly remarkable and pioneering expedition. This non-fiction account delves into one of the most challenging geographical traverses ever undertaken across the island of New Guinea, charting a course from the mighty Fly River to the distant Sepik River.

Published by Lansdowne Press, this original and illustrated volume stands as a vintage testament to the spirit of exploration and discovery. It offers an invaluable first-hand perspective on the formidable landscapes and experiences encountered during a significant period in the region's recorded history of exploration.

• A Groundbreaking Overland Journey: Champion’s narrative details a monumental overland crossing, providing a rare glimpse into the practicalities and extreme challenges faced by explorers navigating New Guinea's rugged and often uncharted interior during the mid-20th century.
• Documenting Unseen Territories: Beyond the physical journey, the book, enhanced by its illustrations, offers observations on the diverse topographies, indigenous environments, and natural wonders encountered. It serves as a historical record of a region still largely unknown to the outside world at the time.

As an original, illustrated, and notably inscribed and personalised account of a significant expedition, this volume offers a rare and compelling insight into the history of exploration in New Guinea, making it a valuable acquisition for collectors of travel literature and Australasian history.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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