The Coast A Journey along Australia's Eastern Shores |
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| Author:
| Hammer, Chris |
| ISBN: | 978-0-522-85872-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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A celebration of the Australian seascape--from its natural grandeur to the quirky individualism of those who live beside it--this is the heartfelt and pertinent story of the issues facing Australia's coast today and the resilience of its communities at a turning point. Traveling from the Torres Strait to Tasmania and from the showy beaches of Sydney to a beautiful village that endures despite the loss of its fishing fleet, this journey...
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A celebration of the Australian seascape--from its natural grandeur to the quirky individualism of those who live beside it--this is the heartfelt and pertinent story of the issues facing Australia's coast today and the resilience of its communities at a turning point. Traveling from the Torres Strait to Tasmania and from the showy beaches of Sydney to a beautiful village that endures despite the loss of its fishing fleet, this journey is imbued with a sense of optimism and humor. Even as new economic imperatives emerge and the shift in climate becomes apparent, this book revels in the heritage and character of Australia's shores.