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Waanyarra is a locality in north central Victoria in the Shire of Loddon. Waanyarra has its legends and myths set around the early gold rush days of the 1850s. This softcover/paperback book of 196 pages relates many of these stories and records the events of the time. The book contains an abundance of photographs with over fifty family histories and stories contributed. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a complete guide to making Australian wildflowers for your cakes. The authors specialise in this topic and have regularly exhibited at many shows in Victoria and NSW. It is a hardback of 96 pages. Note there is black texta mark across the lower edge (refer photo). Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This hardback book with dustjacket of 192 pages explores a number of major Dreamtime myths as well as the songlines, ceremonies and other spiritual practices which make up Aboriginal life. It contains stunning colour photographs. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a short history of the Northern Territory told in the 312 pages of this hardback book with dustjacket. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This small paperback book of 244 pages was first published in 1934 and its purpose is to present a 'factual, gossipy account of the 'Believe-it-or-Not' features of Australia's remarkable bird-life'. The author is well qualified on the subject having formerly been President of the Royal Australasian ornithologist's Union, Naturalists' Club of Queensland and Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria. Please refer to all photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note the former owner's name is present. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 224-page hardback book you will receive. The book presents outdoor public sculpture but does not include mosaics, murals and footpath decorations. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 189-page hardback book with dustjacket that you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
By 1930 Mosstrooper had become a public idol of the Great Depression in Australia. He was among the first horses inducted into the Australian Jumping Racing Association's Gallery of Champions. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
South Australia comprises twelve regions with world class produce. This book provides a snapshot of those regions and the producers in them. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
At the age of eleven John Chandler was brough to Australia from England by his parents. He worked hard during the 1840s and survived 15 hour days working as a ploughboy and carrier of heavy goods. When his parents fell ill with typhoid he became the family's sole support for some time. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 226-page paperback book you will receive. Note a crease to the top left hand edge of the back cover. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This beautiful vintage book is undated but I believe it to be from the 1940s. It was printed by the Specialty Press Limited, Melbourne and is from 'Digest Juvenile Productions'(Registered) 174 Little Collins Street Melbourne, Australia'. It has paperback covers and has the most amazing illustrations. The front cover has a small patch of discolouration on the top right side where a price sticker probably was at some stage. Please check the photos provided. -
The 15th, 16th and 17th centuries saw masterpieces of painting and sculpture created in Italy. This book views these richest 300 years of Italian Art. The National Gallery Australia (Canberra) and the Melbourne Museum displayed major works from many regions of Italy in 2002 and this softcover publication of 271 pages is from this exhibition. The book is weighty and in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photos provided. Note a linear indentation on the back external cover. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Myrtle Rose White, the author, lived in the Australian outback from the age of sixteen. She lived on Lake Elder Station for seven years raising her children while her station manager husband battled to maintain the five thousand head of cattle under his command. From these experiences one of the classics of the Australian outback was written. This edition was reprinted by New Edition Rigby Limited in 1962. It is a 196 page hardback edition with dustjacket. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Ion Idriess was born in 1889 in Sydney and was a prolific Australian writer having written more than 50 books over 43 years (1927-1969). Please refer to all photos provided. Note that the dustjacket is present but has damage. The book itself is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Guy Grossi believes that there is no better way of showing your love for family and friends than by taking simple, fresh ingredients and making food for them to enjoy and be inspired by. From impromptu meals created direct from your pantry to dishes for a special occasion feast Guy's recipes encourage you to cook with the hands, the eyes and the heart. This 210-page softcover/paperback book is beautifully illustrated by Mirka Mora with stunning photographs by Adrian Lander. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This scarce 126-page book has been signed by the author on the title page. It is the revised 2003 edition and is a paperback with glossy covers. It is in good condition and contains a range of fabulous photos, maps and information. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a paperback book of 274 pages. The author presents a comprehensive, entertaining and visually stunning history of circus in Australia. Mark St Leon shows how circus in Australia today is the outcome of a continuum extending back to its London, medieval and ancient roots. The book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
A fabulous book! Please refer to the three photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This 199-page 2011 hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. If you have any questions please get in touch.
