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Rugged Beyond Imagination: Stories from an Australian mountain region
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Rugged Beyond Imagination: Stories from an Australian mountain region
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matthew Higgins
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:244 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 200 |
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| Category/Genre | Places and peoples - pictorial works |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781876944742
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| Classifications | Dewey:994.7 |
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| Illustrations |
col. Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
National Museum of Australia
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| Imprint |
National Museum of Australia
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| Publication Date |
1 June 2009 |
| Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Grand, wild and windswept, the Australian Alps have played a big part in forging the identity of our nation. Rugged Beyond Imagination examines the lesser-known northern Alps, defined by the Namadgi-Tidbinbilla region of the Australian Capital Territory, and pursues its historical links with Kosciuszko National Park. Drawing on a rich oral history, this book captures the experiences of stockmen and skiers, scientists and surveyors, dam builders and brumby runners to paint a vivid picture of how people were shaped by the mountain environment and how they endeavoured to shape it. Rare and iconic images help to convey the beauty and history of a very special part of Australia.
Author Biography
Matthew Higgins has worked as a senior curator at the National Museum of Australia since 2004 and has worked professionally as a historian for the past 25 years.
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