Ray Mears Goes Walkabout

by Ray Mears

Packed with facts and a strong sense of tradition, this journey into the heart of Australia is designed to unveil both the natural and cultural landscape of this fantastic continent. Ray Mears presents a bevy of information on Australia’s ecology, wildlife, and survival methods common to the continent, as well as the history of and information on the rich indigenous cultures. Tales of exploration and survival are presented alongside insightful wilderness tips, and together they help shape a broad and discerning view of the continent, the people who inhabit it, and their ways of life both past and present.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel

288 pages, Hardcover

First published March 20, 2008

Reviews

[Andrew Ives · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much like Ray's television programmes, this is a gentle, relaxing, interesting and educational production, intelligently written throughout with frequent decent glossy colour photographs. Much of this book concerns the various explorers such as Cook and Stuart who have traversed the length and breadth of Australia, enduring incredible hardships and surviving using bushcraft. Aboriginal rock art, traditions, survival skills and beliefs are also mentioned in some depth, along with Ray's own experiences of the various deserts and jungles with bush tucker experts and Torres Strait islanders. Perhaps not the most compelling page-turner I ever read, but certainly a classy, quality book like most of the BBC books. I'll certainly read the two other books I have by Ray Mears. 4.5/5

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book from Ray, although I'm not keen on the coffee table format of some of his books.
Whilst it does provide a better method of displaying some of the excellent photography, it's not reader friendly!
The fact that some of his books are produced in both this format and large pocket size makes it clear he thinks so as well!

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

good