Alice on the Line by Doris Blackwell & Douglas Lockwood – 2001

Authors: Doris Blackwell & Douglas Lockwood
Publisher: New Holland, Adelaide
Year: 2001
Edition: Reprint of the 1965 edition
ISBN: 0851793762
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 204 pages plus 16 pages of plates
Size: Approx. 18 cm

Description

Alice on the Line is Doris Blackwell’s evocative account of life in Alice Springs during the early years of European settlement, written with Douglas Lockwood.

Blackwell recalls her childhood and family experiences in Central Australia between 1899 and 1908, offering a vivid picture of everyday life, communication, isolation and community in the developing township of Alice Springs.

Rich in personal observation and historical detail, the book provides valuable insight into the social history of the Northern Territory and life along the Overland Telegraph Line.

This 2001 New Holland edition is a reprint of the original 1965 publication and includes a section of photographic plates.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition description.

Why You’ll Love It

A highly readable firsthand account of early Alice Springs and Central Australian life, combining autobiography with important regional and social history.