G'day folks,
Over the last couple of years i have started reading books while i'm away at work to try and keep me out of the pub at night time(doesn't always work). I like to read books about the Australian outback and its people especially the pioneers who open up our great country.
I love reading about places I've been to and getting inspiration to visit other places that i haven't been to yet and the stories of all our early explorers and how tough it was back then.
Anyway i thought i would start this thread to put out there some books that others might be interested in reading, it would be great if you guys had some books you've read that you could share aswell.
I'll start with this one
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If your ever planning on crossing the Simpson or going to the flinders ranges this is a book you should try and read. Its the story of Reg and Griselda Sprigg who were the first people to complete a motorized crossing of the Simpson desert in none other than a mighty Patrol. its a great read full of history and funny yarns.
By Giselda Sprigg with Rod MacLean. It was 1962. Sweat-soaked and filthy, her tender Scottish skin punctured by the merciless spinifex spines, Griselda Sprigg battled on, helping haul their stricken vehicle clear of its latest bogging. The expedition continued and they became pioneers of outback travel by completing the first ever motorised Simpson Desert crossing.
DUNE IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over
the vast Australian outback.
I'm always on the lookout for a good book so if you've read any let me know.
Cheers, Paul.
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