A Traveller's History of New Zealand

Author: John H. Chambers
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
A Traveller's History of New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands gives the curious tourist not only a modern day portrait of New Zealand and the far flung islands, their political systems and economic diversity, but also looks at the early settling of this massive area which covers about a fifth of the whole surface of the earth. When European navigators first sailed into the region, they were astonished at the exotic shared culture and language of the natives, separated in many cases by terrifying stretches of open ocean. The story of the peopling of the South Pacific Islands and New Zealand is one of the world's great epics. The book also has practical information for visitors, an Historical Gazetteer, and is illustrated with relevant maps plus a Chronology of Events. Special topics covered include Firewalking in Fiji, the Musket Wars, the Haka, Polynesian Tattooing and the Jon Frum Cargo Cult of Vanuatu. Book jacket.

A Traveller's History of Australia

Author: John H. Chambers
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN: 9781623717339
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Essential reading for travelers who wish to enjoy the amazing diversity of Australia. The ancient Aboriginal way of life is described; early European sightings; and the establishment of the British convict colony in 1788, which dragged the continent into the modern world. The dynamic story of Australia in the twentieth century, its role in two world wars, the post-war discoveries of huge mineral deposits, its courting of Asia in recent decades, the return of vast areas of land to the Aborigines, and its confident cultural vibrancy in wine, food, film, and art are also examined.

Australian Travellers in the South Seas

Author: Nicholas Halter
Publisher: ANU Press
ISBN: 1760464155
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 396

Book Description
This book offers a wide-ranging survey of Australian engagement with the Pacific Islands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through over 100 hitherto largely unexplored accounts of travel, the author explores how representations of the Pacific Islands in letters, diaries, reminiscences, books, newspapers and magazines contributed to popular ideas of the Pacific Islands in Australia. It offers a range of valuable insights into continuities and changes in Australian regional perspectives, showing that ordinary Australians were more closely connected to the Pacific Islands than has previously been acknowledged. Addressing the theme of travel as a historical, literary and imaginative process, this cultural history probes issues of nation and empire, race and science, commerce and tourism by focusing on significant episodes and encounters in history. This is a foundational text for future studies of Australia’s relations with the Pacific, and histories of travel generally.

Travellers in Time

Author: George Gunton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historical museums
Languages : en
Pages :

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Australia

Author: Les Beletsky
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN: 9781566566148
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 562

Book Description
Readers will want this easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on any journey to Australia. It includes a section on the country's famous coral reefs and information on kangaroos, wombats, and other unique denizens of the Land Down Under. Full color.

Travellers History Australia

Author: Portfolio Books Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781905214419
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This book gives a complete account of the history of Australia from the arrival of the earliest Aborigines some fifty or sixty thousand years ago to the present day.The ancient Aboriginal way of life is described as well as the landscape they lived in; the vast deserts and fertile coastal plains, the treacherous climate and peculiar marsupial animals. Early European sightings led many years later to the establishment of the British convict colony in 1788 which dragged the continent into the madern world.The story of Australia is continued in the twentieth century with its role in two world wars, the post war discoveries of huge mineral deposits and the influx of southern European migrants who changed the country's ethnic make-up. The final chapter deals with Australia's recent courting of Asia, the return of vast areas of land to the Aborigines and the development of a new cultural confinence involving excellent wine and food as well as film and art.John Chambers has travelled widely and has five degrees and several diplomas from universities on three continents.

Burnum Burnum's Aboriginal Australia

Author: Burnum Burnum
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780207156304
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
A pictorial guide to Highway One, Central Australian and Tasmanian sites and places important to traditional and contemporary Aboriginal life; includes history, art, religion of particular clans, present communities and organisations, biographies; many archival photographs.

Australia: Inspired Escapes and Culinary Journeys

Author: Gourmet Traveller
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781761220487
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Gourmet Traveller is proud to partner with Southern Crossings to present Australia- Inspired Escapes + Culinary Journeys. From Sapphire Freycinet in Tasmania to Longitude 131 in Uluru-Kata Tjuta, this luxury hardcover book will take readers on a journey across Australia, showcasing 21 of the country's most exclusive lodges and resorts, and feature a selection of chef recipes from each. First published in 1966, Gourmet Traveller has combined premium food and travel photography for more than 50 years, presenting the very best experiences to be found across Australia and abroad. They have partnered with leading luxury travel specialists Southern Crossings to capture the magic of Australia's diverse landscapes and share the unique experiences to be found there. Designed to inspire new adventures, this book will give readers a taste of each property, featuring a selection of chef recipes that have been tried and tested in the Gourmet Traveller test kitchen. The perfect gift for those awaiting their next adventure, Australia will also serve as a cherished souvenir for those who have experienced the magic of these properties.

A Traveller's History of Australia

Author: John H. Chambers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781566563239
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
A TRAVELLER'S HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA is essential reading for tourists, students, or anyone interested in its history and its amazing diversity. This book gives a complete account of that great democracy--from the arrival of the earliest Aborigines some fifty or sixty thousand years ago, to the prepartion for the Sydney Olympics in the year 2000.

Australia

Author: Larry Habegger
Publisher: Travelers' Tales Guides
ISBN: 9781885211408
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
For the many thouands of visitors heading to Australia for the 2000 Olympics & the millions of armchair travelers who will tune into the Olympics, this collection of stories will captivate & enchant those fascinated by the land down under. From outback to rain forest, Great Barrier Reef to the Red Center, Australia offers a chance for adventure beyond your wildest dreams. Whether it's biking across the Nullarbor Plateau, drifting through a billlibong searching for crocs, surfing the big one, or walking a Songline, you will find it in OZ & in this collection of true & fascinating stories that reveal the many facets of Australia. Most people have a particular set image of Australia, such as the Opera House or Ayers Rock, yet these famous icons do little justice to the abundance of Australia's natural treasures & its cultural diversity. Australia offers a wealth of travel experiences from the drama of the Outback & the spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef to thecosmopolitanism of Sydney. Notable aiuthors include Paul Theroux, Robyn Davidson, Tim Cahill, Bruce Chatwin, Robert Hughes, Tony Horwitz, Jill Ker Conway, Pico Iyer, Ronald Wright & more.