When Man Still Walked

Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 24, 25 November 1938, Page 14

When Man Still Walked

iz i ne a OW, as a young man fuli of the leve of adventure and science, C. Price Comgrove conducted in the early 90’s an exploring and scientific party through the thei completely unknown territory between Kimberly and Wyndham, North Western Australia, is told in the volume, "Walk About," the Australian Aboriginal term ior wandering at will. The book is divided into three main sections. The first and best portion deals with the early days in the North West. This is of real value and human interest. The second section covers rambles in Papua and the third deals with a hectic motor trip round the coast of Australia by a motorcar expedition under the command of Wizard Smith, when planning a possible round-Austra-lia race in connection with the Centennial celebrations in 1937,

All lovers of Australia will appreciate the first part, recalling the peaceful days of the past when a man ~valked on his own two legs where he wished to go. The atmosphere of these pages is in amazing contrast with the apparent futility of burning up the roads in a car racing against time, As a triumph of man and machine, this hectic rush is just fine, but for readability and charm and real atmosphere of life, one prefers the old days. Well known as a writer and explorer, Mr. Comgrove chats natura'ly and the volume will take its proper place as a contribution to Australian bibliography.-A.J.H. "Walk About," by Cc. Price Comgrove. Our copy from the Publishers, Dents, London.