{"product_id":"australian-alps-by-deirdre-slattery-9781486318841","title":"Australian Alps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Alps\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating guide to Australia’s highest mountains and the extraordinary diversity, rich heritage, and precious resource of the Australian Alps National Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering Kosciuszko, Alpine, and Namadgi National Parks, author Deirdre Slattery explores the stories of the First Peoples, scientists, historians, and conservationists who have worked to protect, raise awareness of, and share their knowledge of this unique and important area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised third edition details the mountains’ remarkable and unique natural features; how the rocks, soils, plants, and animals have evolved over time; and the dependence of many Australians on their most valuable function – water catchment. Extensively illustrated with both historic and contemporary photographs, \u003cem\u003eAustralian Alps\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential guide for anyone visiting or interested in this spectacular region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340639191276,"sku":"9781486318841","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4896983482717.jpg?v=1772162485","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/australian-alps-by-deirdre-slattery-9781486318841","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}