Lonely Lands Through thr Heart of Australia by Francis E. Birtles. An important, early "travel' book by a man on his bicycle. First edition, published in 1909 by the NSW Bookstall company. Boards are intact with some soiling and small amount of detail losses. Corners slightly bumped. Spine some detail losses and a possible number marked on it. Free frony pages have owner's names. Otherwise in good condition with some browning throughout.Numerous  B&W photographs. 224 pps with subsequent advertisements. 130x190x23.