A Mountain Muster: Colourful Characters Of The Victorian High Country
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly entertaining work of Australian regional history, A Mountain Muster: Colourful Characters Of The Victorian High Country chronicles the lives of the remarkable individuals who shaped one of Australia's most dramatic and storied landscapes. Ian Stapleton presents a vivid cast of cattlemen, bushrangers, pioneers, and eccentrics whose stories are woven into the rugged fabric of the Victorian Alps, bringing to life an era of hardship, adventure, and fierce independence. Written with warmth and a keen eye for the telling anecdote, the narrative illustrates how the High Country's unforgiving terrain forged characters of extraordinary resilience and personality. Stapleton draws on historical records, local lore, and personal accounts to uncover the human drama behind the mountain runs and stock routes that defined this iconic region. The result is a compelling and affectionate portrait of a place and its people that will resonate deeply with anyone drawn to the history and mythology of the Australian bush.
Author: Ian Stapleton
Format: Hardback
Published: 2012, Self Published
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly entertaining work of Australian regional history, A Mountain Muster: Colourful Characters Of The Victorian High Country chronicles the lives of the remarkable individuals who shaped one of Australia's most dramatic and storied landscapes. Ian Stapleton presents a vivid cast of cattlemen, bushrangers, pioneers, and eccentrics whose stories are woven into the rugged fabric of the Victorian Alps, bringing to life an era of hardship, adventure, and fierce independence. Written with warmth and a keen eye for the telling anecdote, the narrative illustrates how the High Country's unforgiving terrain forged characters of extraordinary resilience and personality. Stapleton draws on historical records, local lore, and personal accounts to uncover the human drama behind the mountain runs and stock routes that defined this iconic region. The result is a compelling and affectionate portrait of a place and its people that will resonate deeply with anyone drawn to the history and mythology of the Australian bush.