Compiled by R.M.H. Garvie, assistant to the Hydro-Electric Commissioner, to mark roughly fifty years of hydro-electricity in Tasmania.
The romantic title refers to the generating capacity the Hydro was projected to reach once its Poatina underground power station was completed in 1964 — a million horsepower. At the time of publication the Hydro employed 4,430 people, including 2,000 labourers, and the book is dedicated "to the vision, the skill, and the labour of all who toiled in the creation of the power developments in Tasmania."
This is the earliest of what became a trio of major HEC histories, alongside Roger Lupton's Lifeblood (1999/2000) and Heather Felton's Ticklebelly Tales (2008/2013) — both also commonly in our stock.
Many more of our Tasmanian titles are yet to be listed online - see our full catalogues at justtassiebooks.com/catalogues.html.
BOOK DETAILS
- Hardcover book with dustjacket
- Published by the Hydro-Electric Commission, Tasmania, 1962
- 111-pages
- Illustrated with black/white photos
CONDITION
Used but generally good condition internally for its age, with a gift inscription written in the front and some insect damage to the endpapers. Cover is mottled. Dustjacket is worn and torn with tape repairs - see photos. Pages are in relatively good condition.
Please contact the bookshop, Just Tassie Books at The Book Cellar, if you require additional detailed photos and description of condition before purchasing.
DELIVERY & IN-STORE PICKUP
- Combined Shipping: Sourcing multiple titles for your Tasmanian history library? The Book Cellar offers combined flat-rate parcel delivery across Australia. Secure your books using our online checkout, or phone the bookshop directly on 03 6381 1545 to coordinate multi-volume shipping.
- Free Instore Pickup: Located in Tasmania or travelling the Midland Highway? Select "Instore Pickup" at checkout to pay no postage and collect your items directly from the counter at The Book Cellar, underneath Foxhunters Return in Campbell Town.
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