Wheels And Wings: A History Of Transport In Australia
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A richly detailed work of Australian transport history, Wheels and Wings: A History of Transport in Australia chronicles the remarkable evolution of movement across one of the world's most vast and challenging continents. Margaret Paice traces the journey from the earliest colonial-era roads and horse-drawn vehicles through to the rise of railways, motor cars, and commercial aviation, illustrating how each technological leap reshaped the nation's economy, culture, and sense of identity. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, the narrative presents transport not merely as a mechanical story but as a human one — detailing the ambitions, struggles, and ingenuity of the people who connected a sprawling land. Paice argues that the development of transport infrastructure was central to Australia's growth as a modern nation, binding distant communities and opening up the interior to settlement and commerce. This authoritative and well-researched account is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Australian history, social development, or the enduring relationship between geography and progress.
Author: Margaret Paice
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Collins
Genre: Transport & automotive
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Book: Good
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A richly detailed work of Australian transport history, Wheels and Wings: A History of Transport in Australia chronicles the remarkable evolution of movement across one of the world's most vast and challenging continents. Margaret Paice traces the journey from the earliest colonial-era roads and horse-drawn vehicles through to the rise of railways, motor cars, and commercial aviation, illustrating how each technological leap reshaped the nation's economy, culture, and sense of identity. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, the narrative presents transport not merely as a mechanical story but as a human one — detailing the ambitions, struggles, and ingenuity of the people who connected a sprawling land. Paice argues that the development of transport infrastructure was central to Australia's growth as a modern nation, binding distant communities and opening up the interior to settlement and commerce. This authoritative and well-researched account is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Australian history, social development, or the enduring relationship between geography and progress.