The Songlines

BRUCE CHATWIN

Publication: Viking, 1987, New York

First U. S. edition. 8vo. Signed by the author on the title page. Two-tone cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, top edges brown, tan front and rear endpapers, [8], 293 pp. "Chatwin develops his thesis about the primordial nature of Aboriginal song. The writing engages the hard conditions of life for present day indigenous Australians, while appreciating the art and culture of the people for whom the Songlines are the touchstone of reality. The book's first half chronicles the main character's travels through Outback Australia and his various encounters, while the second half is dedicated to his musings on the nature of man as nomad and settler." As new, unread copy in dust jacket.

Inventory Number: 47831