Table of Contents

Map Acknowledgements Introduction 1 East from Darwin 2 Geese and Goannas 3 Painted Caves and Buffaloes 4 The Artists of Arnhem Land 5 The Roaring Street 6 Origins 7 Borroloola 8 The Hermits 9 The Centre 10 Men of the Desert

About the Author

David Attenborough has a zest for travelling to remote countries, observing wild animals and revealing the way of life of the people, and he always succeeds in conveying his enthusiasm to his readers. His adventurous 'Quests' have taken him to British Guiana; to the islands of Bali, Java, Borneo and Komodo (Zoo Quest for a Dragon); to Paraguay; to New Guinea and the enchanting islands of Fiji and Tonga (Quest in Paradise); and to Madagascar with the principal object of observing the charming and unique lemurs. His vivid and readable style of writing, his bent for the bizarre, his endearing descriptions of exotic animals and his keen sense of humour account for the enduring popularity of his books.