Tread Softly You Tread On Dreams: Kangaroo Ground Cemetery's First 150 Years
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Nestled in the rolling hills northeast of Melbourne, the Kangaroo Ground Public Cemetery stands as a silent witness to over a century and a half of Australian life, death, and community — and Tread Softly You Tread on Dreams brings its remarkable story to light. Mick Woiwod chronicles the first 150 years of this historic burial ground, unearthing the stories of the settlers, pioneers, and families whose lives shaped one of Victoria's most evocative rural communities. Through meticulous research and a deeply human perspective, the narrative presents the cemetery not merely as a place of mourning, but as a living archive of Australian colonial and post-colonial history. Woiwod's work argues that a cemetery is, in truth, the most honest record a community leaves behind — a testimony written in stone, silence, and sacrifice. Drawing on historical records, personal accounts, and local lore, his prose is both reverent and illuminating, capturing the spirit of a region often overlooked by mainstream historical narratives. Rich with biographical detail and a profound sense of place, this volume will leave readers contemplating what the ground beneath their feet truly holds.
Author: Mick Woiwod
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the rolling hills northeast of Melbourne, the Kangaroo Ground Public Cemetery stands as a silent witness to over a century and a half of Australian life, death, and community — and Tread Softly You Tread on Dreams brings its remarkable story to light. Mick Woiwod chronicles the first 150 years of this historic burial ground, unearthing the stories of the settlers, pioneers, and families whose lives shaped one of Victoria's most evocative rural communities. Through meticulous research and a deeply human perspective, the narrative presents the cemetery not merely as a place of mourning, but as a living archive of Australian colonial and post-colonial history. Woiwod's work argues that a cemetery is, in truth, the most honest record a community leaves behind — a testimony written in stone, silence, and sacrifice. Drawing on historical records, personal accounts, and local lore, his prose is both reverent and illuminating, capturing the spirit of a region often overlooked by mainstream historical narratives. Rich with biographical detail and a profound sense of place, this volume will leave readers contemplating what the ground beneath their feet truly holds.