The Big Run: The Story of Victoria River Downs Station

The Big Run: The Story of Victoria River Downs Station
ISBN-10
1876622008
ISBN-13
9781876622008
Category
Cattle trade
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
2002
Author
Jock Makin

Description

The fascinating story of Victoria River Downs Station in the Northern Territory, from the early white explorers who battled the vastness of the environment to the present day. This book captures the spirit of what was once the world¿s largest cattle run and this updated edition incorporates the recent history of 'The Big Run¿ under its present management.

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