Australian Ghost Towns by Barry McGowan is a compact trade paperback that explores the abandoned mining settlements and forgotten townships of Australia. This non‑fiction title blends history, travel guide details and vivid photography for readers interested in Australian heritage and ghostly locales.
Published in 2004, the 246‑page volume offers a clear, illustrated look at ruined towns, mining heritage and the stories behind each site. It fits comfortably in both young‑adult and adult collections that focus on geography, history and paranormal travel.
The book arrives from a smoke‑free home and is in solid condition with a tight binding and clean, tidy pages. A water‑mark is visible on most pages, but there are no tears, dog‑ears, markings or other writing.
Ideal for collectors of historical and travel titles, this Australian Ghost Towns paperback provides an engaging, well‑researched guide to the country’s lost settlements without any distracting damage.