Playing in the Bush

Name: Playing in the Bush
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781743320020
Price: 47.99 NZD
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Recreation and National Parks in New South Wales

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Playing in the Bush delves into the lives and experiences of soldiers navigating the challenging terrains of the bush during a significant military conflict. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and the harsh realities that the soldiers face, offering a vivid portrayal of their resilience and adaptability in a historical context. The book's focus on detailed military strategies and personal accounts provides a gripping insight into this pivotal period.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intricate interplay of human interactions within military contexts and historical settings. You might enjoy exploring how past events are brought to life through vivid storytelling and detailed analysis, offering a unique perspective on history and military life.

Playing in the bush is an engaging account of the ways the national parks of New South Wales have been used over the past 130 years. Researched and written by seven young historians from the University of Sydney, the book weaves together stories of diverse experiences in our national parks

Playing in the Bush is an engaging account of the ways the national parks of New South Wales have been used over the past 130 years.

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The studies range from the 19th-century romantic getaways of picking flowers and picnicking to 21st-century extreme sports such as canyoning and abseiling.

Indigenous perspectives are included. Helpfully, many of the references are to unpublished reports such as plans of management, which are often difficult to access without the details provided.

This exploration of outdoor activities and their evolution across the centuries is captured engagingly in Playing in the Bush.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Playing in the Bush is praised for its captivating exploration of national parks in New South Wales, blending historical perspectives with current debates on park management. Reviewers appreciate its evocative storytelling that stimulates personal reflections and imaginative engagement with nature. It is noted for its broad appeal, offering a compelling read for both enthusiasts of park management and a wider audience interested in recreational history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743320020

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 35 b&w ill., 14 col. ill.

Contributors:

Edited by Richard White
Edited by Caroline Ford
Edited by Richard White

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 228

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Richard White is an honorary associate professor of history at the University of Sydney. He retired in 2013.
Caroline Ford is a cultural heritage researcher with the Office of Environment and Heritage (New South Wales).