{"product_id":"crossing-the-dead-heart-by-c-t-madigan-hardcover-1946-1st-edition-desert-by-c-t-madigan","title":"Crossing The Dead Heart by C T Madigan (Hardcover, 1946) 1st Edition, Desert by C T Madigan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Georgia',serif;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;background:#004b23;color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:1px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:4px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN AUSTRALIA • Express Post option additional at checkout\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;color:#000;\"\u003eCrossing The Dead Heart by C T Madigan (Hardcover, 1946) 1st Edition, Desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#444;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBy C T Madigan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;color:#004b23;margin:0;\"\u003eHardcover • Georgian House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eCrossing The Dead Heart\nProse Books \n\nby C T Madigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crossing The Dead Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e C T Madigan (Georgian House)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eC.T. Madigan's 'Crossing The Dead Heart', presented here as a first edition from 1946, stands as a seminal work in Australian exploration and travel literature. This compelling non-fiction account chronicles arduous journeys and scientific observations made through the heart of Australia's central deserts, a region famously known as the 'Dead Heart'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIt offers readers an unparalleled glimpse into the challenges and discoveries of traversing one of the world's most formidable arid landscapes during a pivotal era of exploration. Madigan’s narrative provides a vital record of an environment and an era, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of Australiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:14px 0 10px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePioneering Desert Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This volume provides a firsthand narrative of Madigan's expeditions across the Australian interior. Readers will gain insight into the logistical complexities, environmental challenges, and the sheer determination required to explore uncharted or sparsely documented territories in the mid-20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeological and Geographical Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a prominent geologist, C.T. Madigan meticulously records his observations of the region's unique geology, landforms, and natural phenomena. The book offers valuable scientific perspectives interwoven with the personal narrative of discovery, making it a significant contribution to both travel literature and scientific history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA cornerstone for any collection focusing on Australiana, exploration, or geological history, this 1946 first edition is a highly sought-after piece that encapsulates the spirit of adventure and scientific inquiry unique to its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#004b23;border-bottom:2px solid #d4af37;padding-bottom:6px;margin:20px 0 10px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. 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