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In 1960 Stephanie Alexander's mother, Mary Burchett, published 'Through My Kitchen Door', a slender volume of recipes and reminiscences. At the time Mary's dedication to exploring 'foreign foods' set her apart from her contemporaries. In this book Stephanie presents her mother's original work annotated by family reminiscences and culinary tips. The 134-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good overall condition. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This 174-page softcover/paperback book has been printed in Australia by the author, Annette Hepburn. It talks about the author's life and times as seen through her eyes and is based on true facts and events which unfolded in a wilderness section of New South Wales from the early 1940s. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a sequel to 'Spear and Stockwhip'. Note that the pages are browned and that the dustjacket is not perfect. For a book that is over seventy years of age though it is in good overall condition. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This report was prepared by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for the Shire of Maldon Victoria. The book is a softcover/paperback of 99 pages and has no date of printing. Please refer to the photos provided. The book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This 80-page softcover/paperback book is a concise reference source for the enthusiastic rocking horse collector. It has been written by two leading restoration experts, Tony Stevenson and Eva Marsden. It is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This scarce book is in good condition throughout. The author wrote this story as a twelve-year old for the years 1 and 2 students at her school. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a fabulous book of 168 pages which I really love! It tells of life back in the 1920s and 1930 when teenager, Bill Boyd purchased a vest pocket Kodak camera so that he could record life around him in the Victorian Mallee. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the actual book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Thomas Eyres was born in Ballarat in 1870 and found his way to the Western Australian goldfields in 1894. After travelling by steamer and train he and a mate walked the last 180 miles to Coolgardie. The rest, as they say, is history! Please refer to all the photos provided as they are taken of the actual book you will receive. Note the circular stain inside on the front upper cover. The rest of the book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Scarce hardback book of 78 pages, published in 2003 by the Clan MacLeod of Australasia Pipe Band. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is the twelfth book in the Billabong series. Originally published in 1935 this is a hardback edition from 1981 published by Ward Lock Limited London. Please refer to all the photos provided. The book is in very good condition but note the vertical scratch on the rear cover. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase. -
The author spent his childhood in far western New South Wales among bushmen and Aboriginal people who had a great knowledge of bush tucker. Over the years Bryan has gathered an enormous amount of information on bush cooking from personal experience, other bushmen, Aboriginals, drovers, stockmen, cruising yachtsmen, professional fishermen and many others. This paperback book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase. -
A true classic of Australian literature, his simply written autobiography is an inspiration. If you haven't read this book you are missing out on a story of enduring hardships that we can barely fathom today. It is a story of a life lived to the full, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This is a PENGUIN paperback book of 422-pages. It is a revised edition published in 2005. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the item you shall receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The author has watched the magnificent Sandra Pankhurst bring order and care to both the living and the dead. Sandra is no longer alive and this story is testimony to both her humanity and her fascinating life. This multi award winning paperback book consists of 261-pages. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Within this 261 page book a fascinating story is told of growing up in South Australia on the family farm near Mintaro and the twists and turns that life took from there. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please ignore the black coat hanger in two of the photos which I used to prop the book open to take the photo. The book is in good condition throughout. Being a paperback/softcover there is some wear on each corner of the cover; insignificant but mentioned for accuracy. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 327 page hardback book with dustjacket provides a 'behind the scenes' look at the vibrant gastronomic culture found in Australia and introduces us to 50 chefs at the cutting edge of food and dining. This beautiful book features a profile on each chef with photographs as well as more than 150 of their signature recipes. The book is in good condition throughout. Sadly Mietta O'Donnell died in a car accident in Burnie, Tasmania on January 4th, 2001. Please refer to the photos provided. -
This informative 184 page paperback book was published in 2012 by Australian Scholarly Publishing. Northern Victoria is a place of fluctuating rainfall and this book tells the water history of this area. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Stories of love, beauty and adventure on the open road. This book boasts hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes and tells the stories of 25 travellers (solo, couples, families) who traded the comforts of home for home on the road. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
