Science & Nature Biography & Memoir History
Lure of the Thylacine by Col Bailey is a 2016 illustrated paperback that tracks Tasmania’s elusive ‘tiger’ through eyewitness accounts, bush lore and the author’s own decades-long quests. This 294-page reference blends Australian history, geography and true-life adventure for readers who like their natural-history tales steeped in mystery and outback atmosphere.
Clean pages, tight spine, no smoke or storage smells—just a gently read copy ready for the next armchair tracker. Col Bailey’s field sketches and period photographs bring the lost marsupial into focus while the narrative keeps the pacing brisk enough for young adults yet detailed enough for seasoned thylacine hunters.
Whether you’re expanding an Australiana collection or searching for the perfect gift for an animal-lover, Lure of the Thylacine delivers a compelling, non-technical journey into one of the world’s most haunting extinction stories.