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HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY
CAROLINE CHISHOLM:
AN IRRESISTIBLE FORCE
Sarah Goldman
RRP $39.99
In many ways Caroline Chisholm was a proto-feminist and
committed social activist. Sarah Goldman’s
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book is a lively reassessment of Caroline,
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which brings to life her spirited character, her
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feminist credentials and her egalitarian spirit.
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BURKE AND WILLS
Peter FitzSimons
RRP $49.99
Despite their tragic fates, the names of Burke and Wills
have become synonymous with perseverance and bravery
in the face of overwhelming odds. They
live on in our nation’s history - and
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their story remains immediate and
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compelling.
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AUSTRALIAN GYPSIES:
THEIR SECRET HISTORY
SAGA LAND
Richard Fidler, Kari Gislason
RRP $39.99
Mandy Sayer
RRP $34.99
Richard and Kari share a deep
attachment to the sagas of Iceland -
the true stories of the families who settled there in the
Middle Ages. Their book, Saga Land is a gripping blend
of family mystery, contemporary stories and beautiful
and bloody Viking tales.
Mandy Sayer weaves together a vivid history that begins
with the roots of the Romani culture, tracing the first Gypsy
people to arrive in Australia (including James Squire, the
colony’s first brewer) through to Gypsy families today.
100 NASTY WOMEN OF HISTORY
MYTHOS: A RETELLING OF THE MYTHS OF
ANCIENT GREECE
Hannah Jewell
RRP $32.99
DUE 14TH NOVEMBER
Stephen Fry
RRP $32.99
This is a collection of fascinating and brilliantly written
stories about history’s bravest, baddest but little known
‘nasty’ women from across the world. 100 Nasty Women
of History is an accessible, intelligent, hilarious guide
to the history-making women whom you probably don’t
know - but definitely should.
The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever
told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers
and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo,
and Walt Disney. Spellbinding and informative Mythos
perfectly captures these stories for the modern age.
THE HARBOUR
SIGNED BY HAND
Scott Bevan
RRP $49.99
National Library of Australia
RRP $19.99
In this beautiful and authoritative journey, Scott Bevan
takes us from cove to cove, by kayak, yacht and barge to
gather the harbour’s stories, past and present, from boat
builders, ship captains and fishermen to artists, divers,
historians and environmentalists, from signs of ancient
life to the submarine invasion by the Japanese.
Signed by Hand displays images of a wide
variety of autographed items from the National
Library of Australia collections. This beautiful
book celebrates famous and influential
people in Australia’s history through personal
inscriptions.
LIVING THE 1960S
SIGNS OF AUSTRALIA
Noeline Brown
RRP $39.99
Brady Michaels, Dale Campisi
RRP $32.99
Containing images, and combining entertaining social
history, fact boxes, and lively anecdotes, Living the
1960s paints a picture of a decade that didn’t just
swing; it twisted, stomped, and screamed.
These signs tell the story of life over two centuries,
recording a distinctly Australian vernacular
language. Brady Michael's nostalgic images are
accompanied by commentary by Dale Campisi,
who ponders the significance of these signs.
THE LONG AND WINDING WAY TO THE TOP
FENCES OF AUSTRALIA
Andrew P. Street
RRP $29.99
DUE 22ND NOVEMBER
Which band is Australia’s premier act for
drunk men to hug to? How does housing
affordability threaten Australian rock? Which of our
alternative national anthems were written by Americans?
Andrew P. Street tries to answer these and many other
questions you never thought to waste time asking in this
history of Australia in fifty songs.
Jack Bradshaw
RRP $24.99
DUE 27TH NOVEMBER
From stone to post and rail, a well-built fence is a
thing of beauty and a monument to workmanship.
These practical structures are part of the story of
Australia. Starting with Aboriginal fish traps and
ending with a look into the future, Jack Bradshaw
traces the history of Australia's fences.