The Waratah by Paul Nixon (1987)

Author: Paul Nixon
Publisher: Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, N.S.W., 1987
Format: Softcover
Pages: 80 pages, with illustrations (some in colour) and 1 map
ISBN: 0864171374
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers. Internally clean, bright, and well bound.

Summary:
The Waratah is a richly illustrated celebration of one of Australia’s most iconic wildflowers. Paul Nixon blends botanical detail with cultural context, including dreaming stories collected by C.W. Peck that explore the waratah’s place in Aboriginal mythology. Covering regions such as the Burragorang, Hawkesbury, Georges, and Hunter River areas, this book also offers insights into wildflower gardening and the plant’s symbolic significance.

Why You’ll Love It:
A beautiful and informative book that will appeal to gardeners, nature lovers, and those interested in Indigenous storytelling and Australian floral heritage. A rare and thoughtful title that bridges natural history and cultural lore.

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