The Other Side of the Mountain
How a Tycoon, a Pastoralist and a Convict Helped Shape the Exploration of Colonial Australia
$26.11
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
4 March 2020
Summary
In the early 1800s, the Great Australian Unknown began to be unveiled, not only through formal government expeditions but also by runaway convicts, little-known privately funded explorers, and pastoralists seeking both knowledge of what lay beyond and land to occupy.
Through extensive research and engaging storytelling, The Other Side of the Mountain weaves together the narratives of three of these men into a single enthralling account:
- Ralph Entwistle
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925868210 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925868214 |
| Author: | Ian W. Shaw |
| Publisher: | Woodslane Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Woodslane Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 4 March 2020 |
| Weight: | 322g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 230mm x 54mm |
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About The Author
Ian W. Shaw
Ian W. Shaw is an acclaimed writer of narrative nonfiction who has made an important contribution to Australian history and to the understanding of our nation. After a decade of school teaching and twenty-five years working as a security risk analyst for both government agencies and large private companies, Ian became a full time writer in 2012. Ian has published seven works of Australian and military history, all of which are characterised by his ability to locate and access hidden tales from our past, and for his meticulous and far-reaching research. His most recent book, Operation Babylift, was published by Hachette in May 2019.
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