Author : Sarah Murgatroyd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1877008087
The Dig Tree
Sarah Murgatroyd
The Dig Tree
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The Dig Tree
Sarah Murgatroyd
Author : Sarah Murgatroyd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Pub Limited
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0747562989
The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd Pdf
In August 1860, an expedition team left Melbourne to make the journey into the Gulf of Carpentaria in the northern coast. Only three of them reached their destination. They later discovered that the rest of the party had disappeared, leaving behind only a carved message on a coolibah tree.
The Dig Tree
Sarah Murgatroyd
Author : Sarah Murgatroyd
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781921520990
The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd Pdf
Murgatroyd has brought together for the first time new scientific and historical evidence, and tells the story of Burke and Wills, the explorers who set out to cross Australia from coast to coast, in brilliant detail. Here, at last, is the book that brings to life Australia's most infamous story of exploration. The Dig Tree describes vividly the remarkable courage, the suffering and the moments of sheer lunacy, as Burke and Wills struggled to survive in a harsh land they did not understand. Sarah Murgatroyd's style is immensely readable. She has written with warmth about Burke and Wills and their party, and reveals fascinating detail - for example, that Burke had a notoriously bad sense of direction, and was famous for getting lost even on the way home from his local pub! Though we all know the basic story of the Burke and Wills expedition, The Dig Tree reveals just how little most of us know of the individuals, the politics, the blunders and the ambitions behind this extraordinary event in Australia's history. This is essential and utterly compelling reading.
The Dig Tree: Text Classics
Sarah Murgatroyd
Author : Sarah Murgatroyd
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781921921865
The Dig Tree: Text Classics by Sarah Murgatroyd Pdf
The story of Burke and Wills is legend. Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disaster with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences and lost opportunities. Generously illustrated with photographs, paintings and maps, The Dig Tree is a spell-binding book.
The Dig Tree
Sarah Murgatroyd,Geoffrey Blainey
Author : Sarah Murgatroyd,Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1459637429
The Dig Tree by Sarah Murgatroyd,Geoffrey Blainey Pdf
Dig 3ft NW
Sarah Murgatroyd
Author : Sarah Murgatroyd
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781921351723
Dig 3ft NW by Sarah Murgatroyd Pdf
In 1860, an eccentric Irish police officer named Robert O'Hara Burke led a cavalcade of camels, wagons and men out of Melbourne. Accompanied by William Wills, a shy English scientist, he was prepared to risk everything to become the first European to cross the Australian continent. A few months later, an ancient coolibah tree at Cooper Creek bore a strange carving- 'Dig 3ft NW'. Burke, Wills and five other men were dead. The expedition had become an astonishing tragedy. In Dig 3FT NW, the young adult edition of her bestselling classic The Dig Tree, Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disaster with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences and lost opportunities. Generously illustrated with photographs, paintings and maps, Dig 3FT NW is a spell-binding book for teenagers and adults alike.
A Tree a Day
Amy-Jane Beer
Author : Amy-Jane Beer
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781797217253
A Tree a Day by Amy-Jane Beer Pdf
Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year. Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from folkloric medicines in tree sap to Shakespeare's Birnam Wood; from the giant sequoias of California to Klimt's Birch trees—A Tree a Day explores the botany, poetry, folklore, rich history, and natural beauty of trees. Dip in and out or spend each day exploring a new natural wonder. With award-winning photography, works of art, and detailed illustrations on every page, A Tree a Day illuminates the timeless splendor and power of the world's trees. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each tree is illustrated with a unique work of art—from classical painting to breathtaking photographs. MEDITATIVE START TO EACH DAY: A Tree a Day is a beautiful reminder to pause each day and appreciate the natural world—no matter where you are. Each of the 365 entries offers a seasonal quote, fact, or story about trees to inspire gratitude and wonder. EVERGREEN: Nature lovers will return to this book day after day, year after year—it makes for the perfect bite-sized, bedside reading. AUTHOR EXPERTISE: In addition to being a nature writer for The Guardian, Amy Jane-Beer has written more than 30 books about science and natural history. Perfect for: Tree and Nature Enthusiasts; Gardeners; Hikers, Backpackers, and Campers; Environmentalist; Fans of A Cloud a Day
The Rough Guide to Australia (Travel Guide eBook)
Rough Guides
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 1857 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241308035
The Rough Guide to Australia (Travel Guide eBook) by Rough Guides Pdf
With jumping crocs in Kakadu, elemental Uluru and Sydney's world-famous surf beaches, Australia is packed full of unforgettable adventures, and The Rough Guide to Australia will ensure you don't miss a thing. Now in its twelfth edition, The Rough Guide to Australia has been fully updated with more insider tips from Rough Guide's expert authors. Detailed full-colour maps help you negotiate the wilds of the Outback or simply find the best place for a flat white. Hand-picked itineraries and inspiring photography make planning a breeze, whether you want to swim with turtles around the Great Barrier Reef or cruise the surf-battered Great Ocean Road. Get to know the best budget-friendly bistros in Melbourne, discover Perth's craft beer scene or join a vineyard tour in the Barossa Valley with our comprehensive reviews. Adding depth to your travels, our Contexts section sheds light on Aboriginal culture, indigenous wildlife and over 40,000 years of Australian history. An indispensable travel companion, The Rough Guide to Australia will help you make the most of your trip of a lifetime.
Following Burke and Wills Across Australia
Dave Phoenix
Author : Dave Phoenix
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486301607
Following Burke and Wills Across Australia by Dave Phoenix Pdf
Every Australian has heard of Burke and Wills but few have travelled in their footsteps. In 2008, historian Dave Phoenix decided to walk across Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, following the track taken by the ill-fated Burke and Wills Expedition. Now you can follow them too. Following Burke and Wills Across Australia guides you on a road trip that follows one of history’s great transcontinental journeys, sharing the explorers’ experiences on the way. Maps lay out a route that takes you as close as possible to the Expedition’s track. As you travel the outback roads, you can learn all the details of the day to day journey of the Expedition from the explorers’ own words, and compare what you see with their descriptions of the country in 1860–61. Each chapter provides information about what to see now: the location and descriptions of the markers and memorials placed along the route over the 150 years since the Expedition, and places where you can stand where the explorers stood and look out over prospects they drew and described. The book is a perfect companion for those wanting to see outback Australia, and at the same time understand a journey that has attained mythic status in the history of Australian exploration. Even if you want to follow only part of the track, this is the book for you.
William John Wills
John Van der Kiste
Author : John Van der Kiste
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752472508
William John Wills by John Van der Kiste Pdf
In 1860 the Australian interior was unmapped and unknown to European settlers. When the Victorian Exploring Expedition tasked Robert O'Hara Burke, William John Wills and a party of nineteen men with crossing the country from South to North, this was soon to change. Following their slow and arduous journey from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, John Van der Kiste gets to the heart of the expedition and the men involved. This book explores the way in which poor leadership skills, explosive characters and limited rations pushed the explorers to the limits of human capability. By 1861 the crossing had been declared a success, but only one man returned from the Gulf of Carpentaria. For the first time, William John Wills' short life is examined in its entirety. In doing so, Van der Kiste details the character and motivations behind the man whose meticulous diaries secured the Wills name for posterity. Now 150 years on, Wills' biography is a gripping tale of human endeavour.
Australia's Remarkable Trees
Richard Allen
Author : Richard Allen
Publisher : The Miegunyah Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780522856699
Australia's Remarkable Trees by Richard Allen Pdf
Elephantine Boabs dot the Kimberley region of Western Australia; Cattle rub against giant Bottle Trees and Ironbarks in Queensland, and Strangler Figs with 40-metre girths thrive in our northern rainforests. Snow Gums and Shining Gums eke out their lives on our icy mountain tops and prehistoric-looking Bunya Pines, which once looked down on the dinosaurs, grow in a few isolated places in Australia's north-east. Australia's Remarkable Trees explores the extraordinary lives of fifty of Australia's oldest, largest and most unusual trees. Richly illustrated with more than 500 photographs, writer Richard Allen and photographer Kimbal Baker went to the far reaches of Australia-travelling more than 60 000 kilometres-to photograph them and tell their stories. Australia's Remarkable Trees is not just a celebration of Australia's great trees. It also prompts us to look to the future to see what lies in store for them. It is a call to arms to preserve and protect our oldest and most magnificent living things, and the forests and wilderness in which they live
The Dig
Cynan Jones
Author : Cynan Jones
Publisher : Granta Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781847088796
The Dig by Cynan Jones Pdf
Deep in rural Wales, a farmer is struggling through lambing season when he becomes aware that his land is being stalked by a badger-baiter who brings with him the stark threat of violence. Built of the interlocking fates of these two solitary men, this is a searing story of isolation and loss, from a writer of uncommon gifts.
City of Trees
Sophie Cunningham
Author : Sophie Cunningham
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781925774245
City of Trees by Sophie Cunningham Pdf
A rich and insightful collection of personal essays about life, death and our connection to the environment from bestselling Australian author Sophie Cunningham
Australia
Margo Daly
Author : Margo Daly
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 1280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Australia
ISBN : 1843530902
Australia by Margo Daly Pdf
With fresh journalistic writing and reams of information on what to see and do, this guide takes readers from the big cities to the countryside. Includes candid reviews on restaurants and accommodations for all budgets. 83 maps. Full-color insert. Two-color throughout.
Atlas Obscura
Joshua Foer,Dylan Thuras,Ella Morton
Author : Joshua Foer,Dylan Thuras,Ella Morton
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780761189671
Atlas Obscura by Joshua Foer,Dylan Thuras,Ella Morton Pdf
It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders—the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over rows of squirming infants. Not to mention the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, Turkmenistan's 40-year hole of fire called the Gates of Hell, a graveyard for decommissioned ships on the coast of Bangladesh, eccentric bone museums in Italy, or a weather-forecasting invention that was powered by leeches, still on display in Devon, England. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton, ATLAS OBSCURA revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvelous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer. Anyone can be a tourist. ATLAS OBSCURA is for the explorer.