A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths and Legends
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths and Legends
New Holland Publishers
New Holland Publishers
26th November 2007
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
032.02
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 155mm, Height 195mm, Spine 18mm
Description
THE A-Z OF AUSTRALIAN FACTS, MYTHS LEGENDS covers more than 700 anecdotes, myths and traditions that are part of Australia's diverse culture and colourful history. Featuring well-known historical facts and legends, such as the landing of the First Fleet, the death of Ned Kelly, what the Dreamtime represents, and the founding of Australia's capital cities, to anecdotes about famous people and places, unforgettable events, and the amazing flora and fauna that roams this great southern land. The A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths Legends is the ultimate reference about Australia's lively past and vibrant character.
Author Bio
p>span>Bruce Elder is a writer, commentator, and currently a full-time journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald specialising in travel and popular culture. His other areas of expertise include film, television and popular music. He has written extensively about Australia and has a passion for Australian history. He has been involved in writing over 60 books, including Blood on the Wattle which, in 2000, was nominated as one of the 10 most influential works of non-fiction published in Australia in the twentieth century./span>/p>
