Beating Around The Bush by Len Beadell
SKU: B-001809

Beating Around The Bush

Author: Len Beadell
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: Inscribed; name written on front paper with personal stamp; map glued to front inner cover; laminated cover; rare minor page edge foxing; page edge scuff; free of dog ears and tears; tight binding; smoke‑free home.

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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Beating Around The Bush by Len Beadell is an illustrated non‑fiction memoir that blends Australian history, engineering and travel, making it a compelling read for both young adults and adults interested in the outback and its development. The book’s vivid maps and photographs capture Beadell’s pioneering work across remote Australia, offering a unique perspective on the nation’s infrastructure and landscape.

The paperback is in good condition overall, featuring a laminated cover and a map glued to the front inner cover. It shows minor page‑edge foxing and a small scuff, but remains free of dog‑ears, tears, and any damage to the binding, which is tight and solid. The book comes from a smoke‑free home and includes a personal inscription on the front paper with a stamp, noted as part of its condition.

This illustrated volume is an engaging addition to collections of Australian memoirs, travel narratives, and engineering histories, and it suits readers who enjoy true stories of adventure and the development of the Australian interior.