Lightning Ridge by Ion Idriess archaeologist With an Introduction by John

With an Introduction by John Buchan

The discovery of enough high-grade iron ore in the Pilbara to supply world needs for at least a century has led to one of the most remarkable development efforts in Australia’s history

some loose pages at centre

A Blue Mountains Journal

‘Wonder cures’ for anything from baldness to rheumatism were promoted by enterprising colonists

Lightning Ridge by Ion Idriess archaeologist With an Introduction by JohnLightning Ridge The Land of Black Opals by Ion Idriess Angus and Robertson, 1956, black and white photographic plates, black and white photographic frontispiece, hardcover Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners inscription on inside front cover (see photographs) Ion Idriess tells of his beginnings, of his childhood in Lismore, Tamworth and Broken Hill, of his apprenticeship