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Discover the astonishing tales of Australia's vibrant history with 'Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories'. This captivating book is a treasure trove of lesser-known anecdotes, revealing the extraordinary events that have shaped the nation. Delve into bizarre stories like the 1932 emu invasion where the army was summoned to combat 20,000 feathery foes, and uncover how the King of Iceland made his notorious entrance into Australian history as a convict. Join the journey through the pages filled with over 272 fascinating tales that take you back to a time when Australia was a land of boundless wonder, captivating characters, and bewildering occurrences. Written by the acclaimed storyteller Jim Haynes, this collection preserves the narratives of a bygone era—perfect for history buffs looking for rare, intriguing slices of Australian life. Ideal for gifting or personal reading, this book promises to entertain and educate. Each story is infused with Haynes' unique storytelling style that illuminates the unknown, the forgotten, and the truly bizarre aspects of Australian culture. With each turn of the page, expect to encounter the truly inexplicable and the outright strange. Grab your copy today and explore the unbelievable true stories that make Australia such a unique tapestry of history! Book delivery is quick and efficient, ensuring you won’t have to wait long to dive into these captivating tales.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632410
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 272
Description:
Did you know that in 1932 the Australian army was called out to wage war on an invading army of 20,000...emus? Or that the first royal personage to arrive in Australia was the King of Iceland and he came as a convict? And how about the spooky phenomenon of the mischief-making Guyra Ghost?
From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific tellers of yarns and bush tales, comes this ultimate collection of unbelievable true Australian stories: the unknown, the forgotten, the surprising, the truly weird and the completely inexplicable.
Told with a refreshing understatement, Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories vividly evokes a vanishing Australia when anything was possible, when characters were larger than life and the bizarre and strange were normal.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632410
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 272
Description:
Did you know that in 1932 the Australian army was called out to wage war on an invading army of 20,000...emus? Or that the first royal personage to arrive in Australia was the King of Iceland and he came as a convict? And how about the spooky phenomenon of the mischief-making Guyra Ghost?
From Jim Haynes, one of our most successful and prolific tellers of yarns and bush tales, comes this ultimate collection of unbelievable true Australian stories: the unknown, the forgotten, the surprising, the truly weird and the completely inexplicable.
Told with a refreshing understatement, Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories vividly evokes a vanishing Australia when anything was possible, when characters were larger than life and the bizarre and strange were normal.