 | Waltzing Australia by Cynthia Clampitt
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $18.99 The author covered nearly 20,000 miles as she circled and crossed Australia, gaining a deep appreciation for the country and its people. The book contains a considerable amount of adventure, but there are also vivid descriptions of the beauty and wonder of the country and solid scholarship that will acquaint the reader at a deep level with Australia's people, humor, history, and geography.
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 | In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $1.26 Bryson attack's Australia with characteristic humor but also manages to shed light on much that makes Australia appealing to those who love her. He includes great descriptions of scenery and people, and weaves history and insight seamlessly into his narrative. A great read. It doesn't cover all of Australia, but covers enough to give you good insight into the land Down under.
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 | Frommer's Australia 2009 (Frommer's Complete) by Lee Mylne
Buy used from: $13.58 Hard to beat Frommer's for solid, detailed information on any destination.
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 | Australia (Country Guide) by Justine Vaisutis
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $12.33 Lonely Planet is great, especially for traveling on a budget. Lots of reliable information. Geared for a slightly younger crowd, and generally excelling at remote locations. It doesn't hurt that Australia is home turf for LP. If you're only visiting a few places, Lonely Planet also does individual guides for Australia's major cities.
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 | OUTBACK. With photographs by Gary Hansen and Mark Lang. by Thomas: Keneally
Check for this at secondhand book stores. It was published in the US by Rand McNally. Keneally is a terrific writer and does a lovely job summing up what the Australian outback is like.
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