Cape York The Savage Frontier

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Rodney Liddell’s Cape York The Savage Frontier is a hardcover Australian history classic that plunges readers into the untamed tip of Queensland. In 276 pages Liddell blends biography, true adventure and cultural studies to chart the region’s rugged past and resilient peoples.

This 1999 first edition is personally signed by the author on the title page, making it a standout collectable for devotees of Australiana or regional military and exploration narratives. The signature is crisp and guaranteed authentic.

Expect honest wear: the illustrated jacket carries light scuffing, a few early leaves have a tiny bottom-edge bump, and occasional pages show minor foxing or small marks—none obscuring text. Pages 57-68 carry shallow indents/holes that look worse than they read; the binding remains square and tight.

An engaging read for young adults and history buffs alike, this signed copy offers a tangible slice of Cape York culture without the tourist gloss. Add it to your Australian frontier library before it disappears into the savannah.