The Way of the Whirlwind by Mary and Elizabeth Durack ISBN 13: 9780207137402

London, Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Manila: Angus and Robertson Publishers, 1980. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 78 pages, illustrtaed. First Published in 1941, this is a first reprint of the revised 1979 edition. The jacket's spine is chipped at the head and tail, with minor loss at the head; at the back, the head is also chipped with minor loss, including a short closed tear; and both flaps are lightly foxed. The head and tail of the spine is lightly chipped and apart from an ownership signature on the front end paper, the body of the book is immaculate. 'Story of two Aboriginal children who undertake a search for their baby brother who has been taken by a whirlwind. The story adapts aspects of Aboriginal Dreaming stories to give substance to their tale of a lost child and the search for him by his older siblings. It also draws upon European folk tale traditions to produce a children's fantasy with a strong Australian flavour.' (trove)

Angus & Robertson, 1980. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. CHILDREN'S BOOKS AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL78 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. #060823 Originally published, Sydney : Consolidated Press, 1941.Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books.Cited In:White, K. Bibliography of Australian children's books, v. 2, no. 2454 Aboriginal Australians -- Religion Mythology, Aboriginal Australian -- Juvenile literature Children's stories in English. Australian writers, 1945- . Special subjects: Australian Aboriginal myths. Texts Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover in Dustjacket Near Fine

Angus & Robertson Childrens, 01/12/1979 00:00:01. hardcover. Good. 1.3989 in x 27.9787 in x 22.1831 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover.

Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1979, revised edition,. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included. 1979. Hardcover. 0207137404 Signed by Author(s) hardback, 4to, 78pp , 12 colour plates plus b/w illustrations, contents clean and tight, signed by both author on title page, owner's gift inscription on the facing page, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. wrapper rear panel rubbed. ISBN: 0207137404 .