(Paperback)

Offers illuminating and unexpected insights into Australias culture, as leading historians uncover the stories behind the symbols that surround us in our daily lives: from Uluru to the Australian flag, the rainbow serpent to Holden cars, the democracy sausage to the Great Barrier Reef.

(Paperback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback)

Bushwalking - an organised long-distance walk in rugged terrain that requires maps and camping equipment, or a family day out - is one of Australias most popular pastimes. This landmark book, now updated, delves into its rich and sometimes quirky history.