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Too Long in the Bush by Len Beadell is a memoir about building the Gunbarrel Highway across Australia’s remote deserts in the 1950s. Beadell describes how he and a small team surveyed and constructed the road through harsh, isolated conditions—extreme heat, scarce water, and constant mechanical challenges—while relying on skill, improvisation, and teamwork. Despite the difficulties, the story is told with humour and captures both the adventure of outback exploration and the resilience needed to open up one of the most inaccessible regions of the country.

Too Long in the Bush - Len Beadell

SKU: RR0794B
$0.50Price
  • Genres:

    Biography, Non-Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Old

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

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Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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