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Ways of the Bushwalker, The: On foot in Australia

$35.00

Ways of the Bushwalker, The: On foot in Australia

SKU: 9781742236674 Category: Product ID: 50415

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Title: Ways of the Bushwalker, The: On foot in Australia
Author: HARPER MELISSA
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 01/10/2020
Imprint: NEW SOUTH WALES UNI PRESS
Price: $35.00
Publishing status: Active

Australians have always loved to step out in nature, whether off-track or along a marked route. Bushwalking an organised long-distance walk in rugged terrain that requires maps and camping equipment, or a family day out is one of our most popular pastimes. This landmark book, now updated, was the first to delve into its rich and sometimes quirky history.

From the earliest days of European settlement, colonists found pleasure in leisurely strolls through the bush, collecting flowers, sketching, bird watching and picnicking. Yet over time, walking for the sake of walking became the dominant motive. Walking clubs proliferated, railways organised mystery hikes attended by thousands, and Paddy Pallin established his equipment business. Bushwalking serious walking was invented.

Whether you are inclined to put on your walking boots and pack your sleeping bag, or would rather stay in a luxury hut, this sure-footed and witty book reveals how the ordinary act of walking can become extraordinary.

An absorbing exploration of the story of bushwalking in Australia. It s a well researched history, not just of walking, but of our changing relationship to the natural environment, of coming to know its unique beauty and its power to both inspire and restore the body and spirit. A compelling read for anyone who loves the Australian bush. Patti Miller

…a splendid social history, one so entertaining and revealing that you wonder why it hasn t been done before. Amanda Lohrey

Slip this book in your swag and step into adventure. Tom Griffiths


ISBN: 9781742236674
Dimension: 234mm X 153mm
Edition: 00

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Dimensions 234 × 153 mm