Settled by sealers prior to Hobart, this is the story of Tasmania's forgotten frontier - the north east coast and islands and the pioneers who braved the isolation to create the first permanent settlements in this remote corner of the state.
Written by Arthur William Loone (1857–1936), a Tasmanian Legislative Councillor for South Esk from 1910 who later died in Scottsdale, this book draws on first-hand knowledge of the district. It covers the discovery of gold and tin, the North-East's mines and railways, biographical details of the pioneers of its various districts, and honour rolls of the men who enlisted from North-East municipalities to serve overseas in the First World War.
Rare, out-of-print 2001 TMAG first edition. Numbered special limited edition (one of only 500 copies), hand-signed by the Director. Essential Tasmanian natural history reference.
An extensively researched, definitive natural history and field guide to 280 of Tasmania's offshore islands, focusing heavily on seabird populations, topography, and native flora. While this title is still available new at full retail price, this pre-owned softcover copy offers the exact same comprehensive data, maps, and colour photographs at excellent value for researchers, bushwalkers, and birdwatchers alike.
