A key to unlock the heart of the country.
This is the story of a quest – a journey down the red highway.
On returning from a war zone, Nicolas Rothwell begins to explore the deserts and towns, sleepy coastline and hidden worlds of Australia’s north. As he travels, his journey gathers momentum and finds a shape. He has unforgettable, even mystical encounters: with a priest, an explorer, a collector and a hunter. It becomes a quest – for knowledge and a sense of home – that builds to a stunning culmination. Nicolas Rothwell is among Australia’s most gifted writers, and The Red Highway is a one-of-a-kind book. It explores death, friendship, travel and art, and evokes a unique and mesmerising part of the country.
“Rothwell’s calm wondering at what he sees and hears on his travels left me with a feeling of enchantment.”—Robert Dessaix
The Age Book of the Year Shortlist 2009 Non-Fiction
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A key to unlock the heart of the country.
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