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The Lucky Country: Popular Penguins

The Lucky Country: Popular Penguins

$14.99 AUD$12.74 AUD
First published in 1964 The Lucky Country caused a sensation. The book was a wake-up call to an unimaginative nation, an indictment of a country mired in mediocrity and manacled...
A Shorter History of Australia

A Shorter History of Australia

$29.99 AUD$25.49 AUD
A broad, concise and inclusive vision of Australia and Australians by one our most renowned historians A broad, concise and inclusive vision of Australia and Australians by one our most...
Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and his Rivals

Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and his Rivals

$29.99 AUD$25.49 AUD
James Cook and his rivals vie to open up the Southern Hemisphere and claim sovereignty Two ships set out in search of a missing continent- the St Jean-Baptiste, a French...
The Bush

The Bush

$24.99 AUD$21.24 AUD
A milestone work of memoir, travel writing and history, The Bush by Don Watson takes us on a profoundly revelatory and entertaining journey through the Australian landscape and character. While...
The Shipwreck: The true story of the Dunbar, the disaster that broke the colony's heart and forged a nation's spirit

The Shipwreck: The true story of the Dunbar, the disaster that broke the colony's heart and forged a nation's spirit

$36.99 AUD$31.44 AUD
'gripping, engaging popular history' - Sydney Morning Herald The Dunbar was one of the most advanced and celebrated sailing ships of the mid-19th century. Built to carry passengers in speed...
Courage in the Skies: The untold story of Qantas, its brave men and women and their extraordinary role in World War II

Courage in the Skies: The untold story of Qantas, its brave men and women and their extraordinary role in World War II

$24.99 AUD$21.24 AUD
Between 1942 and 1943, Qantas lost eight aircraft during its involvement in Australia's war against the Japanese. Over sixty passengers and crew died as a result. Yet Qantas' exemplary contribution...
A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker's Melbourne

A City Lost & Found: Whelan the Wrecker's Melbourne

$29.99 AUD$25.49 AUD
This is a book about the making - and remaking - of a city. The demolition firm of Whelan the Wrecker was a Melbourne institution for a hundred years (1892-1992)....
An Intruder's Guide to East Arnhem Land: What Happened to Aborigines After Europeans Came to the Territory

An Intruder's Guide to East Arnhem Land: What Happened to Aborigines After Europeans Came to the Territory

$20.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
In Deeds Not Years: A History of Camberwell Girls Grammar School

In Deeds Not Years: A History of Camberwell Girls Grammar School

$45.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description...
The Bush

The Bush

$20.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
An Anzac's Story

An Anzac's Story

$10.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Roy Kyle Format: Paperback...