Author: Deborah Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646932163
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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Historical - A Pioneering Family History set in the highlands of Tasmania, plus stories of people of the surrounding lowlands. Includes much historical and statistical information of the times - late 1800s to mid 1900s
Author: Simon Cubit
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994252791
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Mountain Men tells the stories of ten men who lived, worked and played in the Tasmanian high country from 1870 to 1990. Hunters, mineral prospectors, guides, rangers and tourism operators, horse riders and walkers, they all played a role in the development of nature tourism and recreation in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair region. More than just a collection of biographies, the book creates a compelling narrative of the European history of today's central highlands. Dan Griffin (1851-1925), William Aylett (1863-1952), Gustav Weindorfer (1874-1932), Paddy Hartnett (1875-1944), Bert Nichols (1878-1950), Ron Smith (1881-1969), Lionel Connell (1884-1960), Dick Reed (1898-1990), Ray 'Boy' Miles (1918-1978) and Basil Steers (1927-1997).
Author: Simon Cubit
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987589712
Category : Central Plateau (Tas.)
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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Tasmanian High Country Huts is a beautiful book that evokes the character, spirit and ruggedness of the Tasmanian high country and the special qualities of the people who made a living from it.It tells the stories of over twenty five huts from the Central Plateau to Cradle Mountain constructed by stockmen, fur trade hunters, miners and adventurers and traces their fortune against a backdrop of changing social and economic conditions. Skillfully researched and written by Simon Cubit with remarkable illustrations by Des Murray, has already become a Tasmanian classic.
Author: Simon Cubit
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648028666
Category : Central Highlands (Tas.)
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Mountain Stories is a fortnightly blog written by Simon Cubit based on a lifetime of research and personal experience in the Tasmanian high country. It is a unique series of historical musings about people, places, huts and events from that arc of country from the Great Lake west to the Vale of Belvoir near Cradle Mountain.Mountain Stories: Echoes from the Tasmanian High Country Volume 2 is a collection of nearly 50 Mountain Stories the vast majority of which have never before-been published. They are presented with a large number of spectacular historical photographs. Some of these very popular stories have recently been broadcast on ABC Radio.
Author: Simon Cubit
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995367395
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Book Description
Mountain Stories is a fortnightly blog written by Simon Cubit based on a lifetime of research and personal experience in the Tasmanian high country. It is a unique series of historical musings about people, places, huts and events from that arc of country from the Great Lake west to the Vale of Belvoir near Cradle Mountain.Mountain Stories: Echoes from the Tasmanian High Country is a collection of over 50 of the best of the Mountain Stories series presented with a substantial amount of never-before-published material together with a large number of spectacular historical photographs. Some of these very popular stories have recently been broadcast on ABC Radio.
Author: Maria Grist
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646998343
Category : Historic buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Book Description
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a series of ornate rustic recreational huts were built by enthusiastic young Hobart men and women on the lower slopes of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. They were artistically crafted and were further beautified by the addition rustic arbours, summer houses, bridges, gardens, and bush furniture, all built by the hospitable and generous hut owners.Newspaper accounts, postcards, and photographs still exist today, a testament to their short time of fame, and this book is written in the hope that this romantic episode of our mountain's history should not be forgotten.
Author: Lyndall Ryan
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1742370683
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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Book Description
'Lyndall Ryan's new account of the extraordinary and dramatic story of the Tasmanian Aborigines is told with passion and eloquence.
Author: Maxwell R. Banks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Author: Mike Dumbleton
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 085798196X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Book Description
This picture book series is about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. Douglas Mawson led the first Australian expedition to the Antarctic. Learn the exciting story of how Mawson survived the dangers and challenges of the frozen continent.
Author: Roff Martin Smith
Publisher: Edizioni WhiteStar
ISBN: 885441946X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 510
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Book Description
The National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel. Each book provides inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice for a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. These books serve a readership of active, discerning travelers, and supply information, historical context, and cultural interpretation not available online. The spectacular variety of landscapes that make Australia a unique continent attracts a growing number of visitors every year. With the invaluable experience of Roff Smith, award-winning journalist and writer, they can enjoy the most significant and authentic experiences. His profound knowledge of the Australian Outback makes him the ideal guide to accompany the reader from Sydney's famous Bondi Beach to Ayer's Rock, through the desert hinterland all the way to Western Australia and toward the colorful underwater scenery of the Great Barrier Reef. With its 175 photos and 30 detailed maps, the guide provides all the necessary tools to plan a trip to such a unique destination on the other side of the world. It takes readers to every corner of the country with information on Australia's history, food, and culture. Smith relies on the suggestions of local experts who recommend hotels and restaurants in all parts of the country and for all budgets. This guide offers all the information a traveler needs to have an unforgettable trip with unique experiences like dolphin watching off the western coast, hiking in the Outback desert, and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef.
