Author: Tim Flannery
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802191088
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital. Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.
The Birth of Sydney
Author: Tim Flannery
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802191088
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital. Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802191088
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The author of the #1 international bestseller, The Weather Makers, provides a stunning portrait of Australia’s cultural capital. Sydney, Australia, is one of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, home to over five million people and a popular tourist destination. In The Birth of Sydney, scientist and historian Tim Flannery blends the writings of Australian explorers, settlers, leaders, journalists, and visitors to construct a compelling narrative history of the great metropolis—from its founding as a remote penal colony of the British Empire in 1788 to its emergence as a vital trading power in the nineteenth century. Together, their voices and experiences create an unforgettable panoramic portrait of the early life of the majestic harbor city.
Destiny in Sydney
Author: D. Manning Richards
Publisher: Aries Books
ISBN: 0984541004
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
DESTINY IN SYDNEY is an epic, multicultural novel of convicts, Aborigines, and Chinese embroiled in the birth of Sydney, Australia. Adventurous and opportunistic, Scottish marine Lieutenant Nathaniel Armstrong is in charge of convicts on one of eleven ships sent in 1787 on a perilous voyage from England to the other side of the world to establish a British penal colony. He lusts after fiery Irish convict Moira O Keeffe and surprises himself when he falls in love with her. Together they nearly starve in Sydney Cove while learning to farm the harsh land and deal with the Aborigines, whose lot is disease and unequal warfare. Armstrong descendants deny their convict heritage and oppose the Chinese who come for the gold rush. Three Fong brothers suffer violence and despair as they fight to forge a place for themselves. Duncan Armstrong, rich and powerful, helps pass the White Australia Policy in 1901 to keep out the Chinese, while his cousin Eleanor works for women s suffrage and a fair go for the Aborigines. Impeccably researched, this gripping dramatization of the true history of Sydney, Australia, is drawn from the writings of Australian leaders, soldiers, explorers, and settlers. Richards has mined Australian history for its action-adventure and applied his incomparable storytelling skills for a powerful, fast-paced read. The sequel novel A GIFT OF SYDNEY, available in late 2013, will continue the story of the Armstrongs and Fongs, and add the Hudson Aboriginal family, ending with the Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney in the year 2000.
Publisher: Aries Books
ISBN: 0984541004
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
DESTINY IN SYDNEY is an epic, multicultural novel of convicts, Aborigines, and Chinese embroiled in the birth of Sydney, Australia. Adventurous and opportunistic, Scottish marine Lieutenant Nathaniel Armstrong is in charge of convicts on one of eleven ships sent in 1787 on a perilous voyage from England to the other side of the world to establish a British penal colony. He lusts after fiery Irish convict Moira O Keeffe and surprises himself when he falls in love with her. Together they nearly starve in Sydney Cove while learning to farm the harsh land and deal with the Aborigines, whose lot is disease and unequal warfare. Armstrong descendants deny their convict heritage and oppose the Chinese who come for the gold rush. Three Fong brothers suffer violence and despair as they fight to forge a place for themselves. Duncan Armstrong, rich and powerful, helps pass the White Australia Policy in 1901 to keep out the Chinese, while his cousin Eleanor works for women s suffrage and a fair go for the Aborigines. Impeccably researched, this gripping dramatization of the true history of Sydney, Australia, is drawn from the writings of Australian leaders, soldiers, explorers, and settlers. Richards has mined Australian history for its action-adventure and applied his incomparable storytelling skills for a powerful, fast-paced read. The sequel novel A GIFT OF SYDNEY, available in late 2013, will continue the story of the Armstrongs and Fongs, and add the Hudson Aboriginal family, ending with the Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney in the year 2000.
Sydney Brenner's 10-on-10: The Chronicles Of Evolution
Author: Shuzhen Sim
Publisher: Wildtype Books
ISBN: 9811197164
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Humans now wield a greater influence on the planet than any other species in history, and human-developed technologies like genetic engineering and artificial intelligence stand poised to overtake biological evolution. Just how did we arrive at this unique moment in human history, 14 billion years after the birth of the universe Sydney Brenner's 10-on-10: The Chronicles of Evolution brings together 24 prominent scientists and thinkers to trace the story of evolution through ten logarithmic scales of time. Through expert insights, this unique volume considers how humans found our place in the cosmos, and imagines what lies ahead.Published by Wildtype Books and distributed by World Scientific Publishing Co.
Publisher: Wildtype Books
ISBN: 9811197164
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Humans now wield a greater influence on the planet than any other species in history, and human-developed technologies like genetic engineering and artificial intelligence stand poised to overtake biological evolution. Just how did we arrive at this unique moment in human history, 14 billion years after the birth of the universe Sydney Brenner's 10-on-10: The Chronicles of Evolution brings together 24 prominent scientists and thinkers to trace the story of evolution through ten logarithmic scales of time. Through expert insights, this unique volume considers how humans found our place in the cosmos, and imagines what lies ahead.Published by Wildtype Books and distributed by World Scientific Publishing Co.
The Birth of Melbourne
Author: Tim Fridtjof Flannery
Publisher: Text Publishing
ISBN: 1877008893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
In 1835 John Batman sailed up the Yarra and was astonished by the beauty of the land. It was a temperate Kakadu, teeming with wildlife and with soils rich enough to spawn pastoral empires. With the discovery of gold, the city was transformed almost overnight into 'marvellous Melbourne'.
Publisher: Text Publishing
ISBN: 1877008893
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
In 1835 John Batman sailed up the Yarra and was astonished by the beauty of the land. It was a temperate Kakadu, teeming with wildlife and with soils rich enough to spawn pastoral empires. With the discovery of gold, the city was transformed almost overnight into 'marvellous Melbourne'.
Sydney
Author: Evan McHugh
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426210256
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Previous ed.: published by Evan McHugh, 1999.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426210256
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Previous ed.: published by Evan McHugh, 1999.
La Patron's Den
Author: Sydney Addae
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937334840
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Adam is fulfilling his dream to play ball and is excited to be on his own, away from the compound. He never imagined he¿d meet Bella, his mate, a Breeder. Bella is a member of a religious group and cannot have any interaction with outsiders. Adam¿s wolf won¿t accept excuses and pushes Adam to take their mate. Bella¿s determined to remain true to her faith. Can these two find a compromise before a corrupt group destroys the compound? Will Bella take a chance on a reformed playboy? This is the second book in the La Patron's Den Series.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781937334840
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Adam is fulfilling his dream to play ball and is excited to be on his own, away from the compound. He never imagined he¿d meet Bella, his mate, a Breeder. Bella is a member of a religious group and cannot have any interaction with outsiders. Adam¿s wolf won¿t accept excuses and pushes Adam to take their mate. Bella¿s determined to remain true to her faith. Can these two find a compromise before a corrupt group destroys the compound? Will Bella take a chance on a reformed playboy? This is the second book in the La Patron's Den Series.
Journal of the Statistical Society of London
Author: Royal Statistical Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Journal of the Statistical Society of London
Author: Statistical Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Published papers whose appeal lies in their subject-matter rather than their technical statistical contents. Medical, social, educational, legal, demographic and governmental issues are of particular concern.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Published papers whose appeal lies in their subject-matter rather than their technical statistical contents. Medical, social, educational, legal, demographic and governmental issues are of particular concern.
Report, Together with Copies of Commissions, Diagrams, Statistical Evidence, and Statistical Exhibits, &c
Author: New South Wales. Royal Commission on the Decline of the Birthrate and on the Mortality of Infants in New South Wales
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New South Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New South Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Joint Volumes of Papers Presented to the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly
Author: New South Wales. Parliament
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New South Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 1172
Book Description
Includes various departmental reports and reports of commissions. Cf. Gregory. Serial publications of foreign governments, 1815-1931.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New South Wales
Languages : en
Pages : 1172
Book Description
Includes various departmental reports and reports of commissions. Cf. Gregory. Serial publications of foreign governments, 1815-1931.