A comprehensive reference to the privately built and owned boats launched from the banks of the Tamar River in northern Tasmania, written by Betty J. Percy and published by Foot & Playsted, Launceston in 1993. Percy documents over 750 craft — the vast majority privately owned, built by both professional and amateur boat builders.
A detailed history of the Tasmania Gold Mining & Quartz Crushing Company, which operated at Beaconsfield on the Tamar River from 1877 to 1903.
Tasmania has built a reputation for its premium quality apples and pears — the cool maritime climate and clean growing conditions of the Huon Valley and Derwent Valley make ideal conditions for these fruits. The book covers the history of apples and pears in Tasmania, profiles Tasmanian apple and pear producers, and includes over 40 recipes.

