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Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book condition is near fine. 1st edition, published 2019. Ex-library reference number on the spine only and no other marking throughout the book. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Book block is clean all side of the book. Book boards are clean and unmarked all front and back of the book. Spine intact. over-all an excellent and neat copy of the book. Extra charges for over-sea shipping as the weight exceed 500grams. Actual weight of the book is 1.116kg. Tony Wheeler's Islands of Australia: Travels Through Time is a part-travelogue, part-history coffee table book published by the National Library of Australia in October 2019. Written by Tony Wheeler, the legendary co-founder of Lonely Planet, the book explores the fact that Australia is a "continent of islands". It highlights the distinct environments, diverse ecosystems, and rich historical timelines of the country's 8,220 surrounding islands. AI Mode conversation: tony wheeler's Islands of Australia travels through time Tony wheeler's Islands of Australia travels through timeTony Wheeler's Islands of Australia: Travels Through Time is a part-travelogue, part-history coffee table book published by the National Library of Australia in October 2019. Written by Tony Wheeler, the legendary co-founder of Lonely Planet, the book explores the fact that Australia is a "continent of islands". It highlights the distinct environments, diverse ecosystems, and rich historical timelines of the country's 8,220 surrounding islands. Core Focus and Themes: A Continent of Islands: Explores how Australia has more islands than the entire Caribbean. Indigenous History: Emphasizes local Indigenous connections, sacred sites, and Aboriginal environmental activism. Exploration Timelines: Charts maritime history from Willem Jansz's 1606 landing to Louis de Freycinet's 1818 travels. Darker Colonial Realities: Examines historical massacres, convict settlements, and clashes with original inhabitants. Ecological Diversity: Features diverse landscapes ranging from tropical coral cays to snow-capped mountains.…