Maggie Black

Up Came a Squatter by Maggie Black unravels the fascinating life of Niel Black, a Scotsman from Argyllshire, who arrived in Melbourne in September with the goal of making his fortune. Ambitious and determined, Black emerged as one of the most successful and energetic squatters in the Western District of Victoria, becoming a livestock breeder and a Member of the...

Drawing on the cuisine of the Middle Ages, from the fall of the Roman Empire to Henry VIII's break with Rome, this new treatment of a classic book explores the relationship between food, religion, and the ever-widening gap between the tables of the rich and the poor. Featured is an appetising collection of recipes inspired by medieval manuscripts, richly illustrated...