A Frenchman's Walk across the Nullarbor

Overview

Henri Gilbert, a French journalist, set out a century ago to walk around the world. His diary records his extraordinary crossing of the Australian continent. This previously unpublished treasure is both a fascinating historical curiosity and a most entertaining glimpse of colonial Australia.

Reviews

“This book is a charming curiosity, and affords a glimpse into life on the Nullarbor at the end of the 19th century through the eyes of an observant and good-natured stranger. . . a small, engaging book.” —The Age