Spinifex and Wattle: Reminiscences of Pioneering in North Queensland | Robert Arthur Johnstone | 1984 Edition

Author: Robert Arthur Johnstone (1843–1905)
Compiled & Introduced by: J.W. Johnstone-Need
Publisher: J.W. Johnstone-Need, East Melbourne, [1984?]
ISBN: 9780959047004 / 095904700X
Format: Softcover
Pages: viii, 198 p., [4] p. of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
Type of Book: Australian Exploration Memoir / Regional History
Condition: Very Good – light rubbing and wear to covers, owner’s bookplate inside front cover. Internally near fine.

Description:
First published as a series of articles in The Queenslander between 1903–1905, Spinifex and Wattle is a vivid account of pioneering life in North Queensland by explorer and naturalist Robert Arthur Johnstone. This 1984 edition, compiled by J.W. Johnstone-Need, brings together Johnstone’s reflections on early encounters with landscape, wildlife, and Aboriginal peoples during a time of frontier exploration and colonial expansion.

The work is notable for its observations on natural history, Indigenous history, and colonial settlement in Northern Queensland during the 19th century.

Why You'll Love It:
Ideal for those interested in Australian exploration, colonial Queensland, natural history, or early settler narratives.