History of Australia in 100 objects / Toby Creswell
- Bib ID:
- 7248337
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Creswell, Toby, author
- Online Access:
- National edeposit: Onsite at National Library of Australia
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- National edeposit: Available onsite at national, state and territory libraries
- Description:
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- North Sydney, NSW : Penguin Random House Australia, 2016
- ©2016
- 1 online resource : illustrations (some colour)
- ISBN:
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- 1743483791
- 9781743483794
- Summary:
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From Captain Cook's globe to Mabo's map, and Melba's frock to Cathy Freeman's running suit, this is Australia's history told through a gallery of things. Former Rolling Stone editor Toby Creswell has curated an illustrated popular history of Australia accumulated through the review of 100 fascinating man-made objects. Creswell takes each object as the starting point to explore the stories that make up our national history, exploring and celebrating.
key technological, social, political and sporting moments. From Ned Kelly's armour to Henry Lawson's pen and Julia Gillard's glasses, the chosen objects are sometimes iconic, sometimes unexpected and quirky; but the mix creates a compelling story. Each entry is accompanied by a striking image of the object. A book that can be read from cover to cover, or dipped into at any point, History of Australia in 100 Objects is a fresh, popular take on Australia's history.
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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- Published
- Publication date:
- 2016
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