A Lifetime in the Bush: The Biography of Len Beadell by Mark Shephard (2003, 4th Edition Softcover)

Author: Mark Shephard

Publisher: Corkwood Press, North Adelaide, South Australia

Edition: 4th Edition (First published 1998)

Publication Date: 2003

Format: Softcover

Pages: x, 252 pages

ISBN: 9781876247041 / 1876247045

Condition: Very Good – Light wear to covers, gift inscription on half-title page. Internally fine with clean pages and tight binding.

Description:
A Lifetime in the Bush is the definitive biography of Len Beadell, the legendary Australian surveyor, road-builder, and author who opened up vast tracts of remote central Australia during the mid-20th century. Written by Mark Shephard, this 4th edition (2003) includes illustrations, maps, and photographs—some in colour—that bring Beadell’s adventurous life vividly to life.

From Woomera to the Gunbarrel Highway, this book explores Beadell’s role in some of Australia’s most ambitious surveying and infrastructure projects, and his enduring impact on bush exploration and outback literature.

Why You'll Love It:
This is a compelling read for fans of Australian outback history, adventure biographies, and exploration literature. It offers unique insights into one of Australia’s great unsung pioneers and the landscapes he helped make accessible.

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