multiple effects rainshadow (18 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. There are distant shouts, rifle shots, the pounding of feet across the bridge, the sound of running. A womans scream carves the night then bubbles away.In 1930 the superintendent of a mission on a Queensland island, driven mad by his wifes death, goes on a murderous rampage. Fearing for their lives, the other whites arm a young Indigenous man and order him to shoot Uncle Boss dead. The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow traces the lead-up to this bloody showdown and the repercussions in the years afterfor Aboriginal people and the colonial overseers. Traces the lead-up to and aftermath of a bloody showdown when the superintendent of a Queensland mission goes on a murderous rampage in 1930. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition. Complete number line from 1 to 10; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover. Book.

Softcover. Condición: Gut. With some scuffing, spine creases and a bit of wear, but overall in fairly good condition. No marks or notes from previous owner. Language - English.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Paperback. Condición: 1997. A very good copy.

Soft cover. Condición: Good. Reprint. Medium softcover, reprint, 294gms, 296 pages. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and moderate to heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.

Hard Cover. Condición: F-. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG+. First Edition. F-/VG+. 8vo. original cream boards (prev. owner's name to title) in dustwrapper (a little rubbed & nicked); pp. 296. A near fine copy.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. pp.(viii)+296. 20cm. Soft covers. A very good clean copy. (Novel set in Queensland.Winner of the 1996 'Age Book of the Year Award').

B-format paperback (20 X 13cm). Condición: Very Good. 296pp. Reprint. First published in 1996. Pages are age-tanned. In otherwise very good condition. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.

Reprint ed. Paperback large trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. 296 pp. This novel by Thea Astley is based loosely on an incident in Palm Island, Queensland, over sixty years ago, but the characters are fictional. In 1930 the superintendent of a mission, driven mad by his wife's death, goes on a murderous rampage. Fearing for their lives, the other whites arm a young Indigenous man and order him to shoot Uncle Boss dead. The novel traces the lead-up to this bloody showdown and the repercussions in the years after for both Aborigines and their colonial overseers. This novel won the 1996 Age Book of the Year Award, and was shortlisted for the 1997 Miles Franklin Award.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners. Pages are sunned. In 1930 the superintendent of a mission on a Queensland island, driven mad by his wife's death, goes on a murderous rampage. Fearing for their lives, the other whites arm a young Indigenous man and order him to shoot Uncle Boss dead. The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow traces the lead-up to this bloody showdown and the repercussions in the years after-for Aboriginal people and the colonial overseers. Based on the1930 Palm Island tragedy.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. There are distant shouts, rifle shots, the pounding of feet across the bridge, the sound of running. A womans scream carves the night then bubbles away.In 1930 the superintendent of a mission on a Queensland island, driven mad by his wifes death, goes on a murderous rampage. Fearing for their lives, the other whites arm a young Indigenous man and order him to shoot Uncle Boss dead. The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow traces the lead-up to this bloody showdown and the repercussions in the years afterfor Aboriginal people and the colonial overseers. Traces the lead-up to and aftermath of a bloody showdown when the superintendent of a Queensland mission goes on a murderous rampage in 1930. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Dust Jacket As New (Now Protected) 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Hard Cover As New Cream cloth-textured papered boards, black titles to spine, black eps, pp 296.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. The dust jacket is smudged in places but otherwise very good.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. There are distant shouts, rifle shots, the pounding of feet across the bridge, the sound of running. A womans scream carves the night then bubbles away.In 1930 the superintendent of a mission on a Queensland island, driven mad by his wifes death, goes on a murderous rampage. Fearing for their lives, the other whites arm a young Indigenous man and order him to shoot Uncle Boss dead. The Multiple Effects of Rainshadow traces the lead-up to this bloody showdown and the repercussions in the years afterfor Aboriginal people and the colonial overseers. Traces the lead-up to and aftermath of a bloody showdown when the superintendent of a Queensland mission goes on a murderous rampage in 1930. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Melbourne 1996. Small 8vo. Original cloth. Dustjacket. 296pp. 1st edition. Fine.