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C.C. Hunt's 1864 Koolyanobbing Expedition
by Kim Epton
ISBN 0 9586539 0 9, (1995), Soft Cover, A5 spiral wire bound, 44pp, 110grams
$12.00 + POST
Charles Cooke Hunt was one of Western Australia's greatest explorers. However, he died young and his exploits were never fully acclaimed. Hunt's trip from York to the Koolyanobbing area and return is his 'forgotten expedition'. Nearly all published information on Hunt erroneously claim that he made 'three expeditions to the eastwards', neglecting this one, his first of four.
This work provides never-before-published biographical information on Hunt. Short biographies of each of his four fellow explorers, R.D. Hardey, Edward Robinson, Cowitch and Tommy Windich, are also included.
Hunt recorded details of his expedition from York to the Koolyanobbing area and return in his Field Book No. 2. An exact transcription of this Field Book is included. Importantly, a "translation" to modern maps, including modern-day rendering of place names and features, allows today's explorers and adventurers to follow Hunt's tracks.
This book is the first in a series on the expeditions and life of C.C. Hunt, sailor, explorer and surveyor.
Calvert's Golden West
by Geoff Blackburn
ISBN 0 85905 241 9, (1997 new), Soft Cover, 139mm x 215mm, 88pp, illustrated, 130grams
$22.00 + POST
The story of the enigmatic Calverts and their role in Western Australian history. Includes a full bibliography.
Camels and the Outback
by H.M. Barker
ISBN 0 85905 182 X, (1995 reprint of 1964 edition with new material), Soft Cover, 207pp, illustrated, 260grams
$30.00 + POST
In Camels and the Outback H.M. Barker gives a fascinating account of the years he spent as a camel driver in remote areas of Australia. In his lively anecdotes he introduces the reader to a number of unforgettable characters, such as W.C. Snell, who was known as the 'roughest camel driver in the country', and the eccentric 'Dobson of Australia', who used to shave by burning off his beard with lighted sticks.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the book is the detailed description of camels used as draught and pack animals in the bush. The author's commentary on the behaviour, capabilities, and limitations of camels shows how well he knew and understood them. His vivid recollections remind the reader that camels were invaluable as carriers and were used extensively throughout the continent for more than a generation.
Camp Fire Sketches
by A.G. HALES
ISBN 0 85905 339 3, 1997, Soft Cover, 139mm x 215mm, 108 pp, 160grams
$22.00 + POST
As the wind gathers sparks from the camp-fire, so these stories have been collected, here, there, and everywhere. Sometimes they may echo the throb of marching feet, as memory stirs again the half-forgotten echoes of falling footsteps on the grassy veldt. Sometimes they may be damp with tears as we stand together, you and I, on battle-fields, and look upon fallen fruit of war: the brave, proud men who died that our imperial flag might wave unchallenged in the breeze. Sometimes the headlong rush of mounted men, sweeping the grassland like hawks unhooded, may find a far-off echo in these tales of mine; for I have seen the best and bravest ride, and riding fall, and falling die.
Canning Stock Route Royal Commission Royal Commission
to inquire into the Treatment of Natives by the Canning Exploration Party - 15 January – 5 February 1908
Edited by Phil Bianchi, Peter Bridge, Ethel Bianchi, Angela Teague, Maria Bloomfield.
ISBN 978-0-85905-059-3], (2010), A4, 374pp, illust., 1kg
$55.00* + POST
Important desert and bush history. This was not published, except as reported in the newspapers of the day. Contains the opinions of many of the best bushmen of the day.
Canoe and Kayak Guide to Western Australia
by Martin Chambers
ISBN 0 85905 266 4, (2000 new), Soft Cover, 104 pp, 22 photographs, 30 maps, 145grams
$22.00 + POST
A canoe and kayak guide, including maps, covering the southern half of Western Australia. Trips are categorised as open canoe, kayak or sea kayak.
Over twenty great canoe and kayak detailed, in locations from Esperance to Exmouth.
Includes details of trip lengths and grade difficulty, a listing of canoe and kayak hire locations, rules and regulations, and contact details for clubs and retailers.
Captain Bully Hayes
Blackbirder and Bigamist
by Frank Clune
ISBN 0 85905 239 7, (1997 reprint of 1970 edition with new material), Soft Cover 190pp, illustrated, 260grams
$25.00 + POST
The buccaneer, blackbirder and rascal of the Pacific - one of the great “characters” of the age
Cardonia
by B.W. Leake
ISBN 0 85905 329 6, (2004, reprint of 1960’s books), 99pp, A4, Illustrated, 280 grams
$28.00* + POST
This collection of the writings of the well known farmer, historian, naturalist, Bruce Leake, contains:- Pastoral Pioneers of the Eastern Wheat belt, Reminiscences, Pioneers of Kellerberrin, Eastern Whelt Wildlife, The Mallee Fowl, The Dingo
Castle Dangerous
by Gil Hardwick
ISBN 0 85905 322 9, (2003 New), Soft Cover,100pp illustrated, 150 grams
$22.00 + POST
Not just another history of Margaret River, but one that examines the political, social and military background to British expansion into the Indian Ocean region and the circumstances in which the Western Australian Swan River Colony, and the lower South West of the State in particular were first settled.
The Catalpa Expedition
by Z.W. Pease
ISBN 0 85905 308 3, (2002 reprint of 1897 edition), 224pp, 200grams
$22.00 + POST
In 1876 the world was stunned by the news that a Yankee whaler had tweaked the nose of the British Empire and stolen away six Fenian prisoners from the penal colony of Western Australia
The Fenians were British army mutineers and Irish patriots who had, planned a revolution, were caught, and sentenced to life imprisonment and exile.
Captain Anthony of New Bedford was hired by the Clan-na-Gael to rescue them. This is the story of the long voyage, its tribulation and success, which still echoes where free men live