A Complete Field Guide to the Area
This book brings a new approach to the unique character and natural beauty of Central Australia. The physical features of the area, such as sand and gibber plains, desert areas including the Simpson Desert, sand dunes, mountain ranges, river systems and their features, are outlined with a simple text, numerous colour plates and a detailed map. Associated roads and rail systems, towns and settlements are also described and illustrated. A further map, text and colour plates show the many places of scenic beauty of the Centre, such as Ayers Rock, Palm Valley, Kings Canyon and many others.
Common plants and flowers of the area are described and illustrated, and arranged in a manner which will enable easy recognition; as are the common animals, birds, reptiles and associated fauna.
The numerous colour plates and the simple detailed text will make this a useful reference book and bring pleasure to the traveller, naturalist, student and all those interested in Australian native plants and animal life - and the living Centre of Australia.
