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Kokoda Trail for Dummies

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'Kokoda Trail for Dummies' by Peter Williams explores the historic and challenging Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea. The book provides a detailed guide to the trail's landscape, history, and cultural significance, offering practical advice for travellers seeking to tackle this iconic trekking route. It's an informative resource blending travel tips with historical context to enrich your adventure experience.
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Kokoda Trail for Dummies

Everything you need to know about the Kokoda Trail and its place in Australian history Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and for its historical significance.

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Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and for its historical significance.

Kokoda for Dummies offers a fast track tool for learning everything you need to know about this unique thoroughfare, in one concise volume. Part history book, part practical guide, Kokoda for Dummies is perfect both for those considering following our Diggers' footsteps along 'the track' or armchair travellers who want to learn about its history.

Covering the full history of the Kokoda Trail, from its beginnings as an overland mail route to the fierce battles between the Australians and the Japanese that took place along its length during World War II, the book also includes important information on walking the trail yourself. From the steps you need to take to get ready to what to bring, Kokoda for Dummies is the definitive resource for anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of this significant landmark.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780730376996

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: Australian Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 1g

Pages: 328

About the Author

Dr Peter Williams is a military historian and the author of many books and websites on Australian military history. Currently working as a researcher for the Australian Government Department of Defence, Peter has walked the Kokoda Trail and has visited Papua New Guinea several times to research significant battlefields.

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