Australasian and Pacific history Books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

A detailed research study into the history of the harmonica (mouth organ) in AustraliaFrom 1825 to 1960.Contains approximately 200 photos and illustrations of instrument brands, adult andchildren’s competitions and events and stories of harmonica...

In his own version of Kafka's Letter to Father, Bernard Marin reflects on fatherhood: his own experience as the son of a distant and angry father, and as a loving father himself. Recalling his father's gambling, his anger, his indifference,...

Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 4 Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman is the story of First Nations man who discovered gold at Charters Towers in North Queensland, Australia. Marji Hill, author of more than 70...

In 2019, Karen Wallwork had an idea that grew into a guided walk around the seaside town of Beachmere. Who could have guessed that this simple plan would lead to the publication of  "Beachmere - Then and Now; 150 years of collective...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This book analyses the use and abuse of social welfare as a means of border control for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.Offering an unparalleled critique of the regulation and deterrence of protection seekers via the denial or depletion of...

Spanning the late 18th century to the present, this volume explores new directions in imperial and postcolonial histories of conciliation, performance, and conflict between European colonizers and Indigenous peoples in Australia and the Pacific Rim,...

Are you dreaming of a life in New Zealand, the Land of the Long White Cloud? "Making New Zealand Your Home" is your essential companion for turning that dream into reality. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey from the initial decision to...

Fraser Island Travel and Tourism. Vacation, Tour, a Guide. The local Butchulla people call it K’Gari paradise and for good reason. Sculpted from wind, sand and surf, the striking blue freshwater lakes, crystalline creeks, giant dunes and lush...

Cape York, Cooktown Travel Guide, North Queensland Australia. Great Barrier Reef Environment Touristic Guide. Cooktown, on the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula, is 1600 km north of Brisbane and 650 km from Torres Strait. Cooktown grew rapidly as the...

Cairns City Travel Guide, North Queensland Australia. Cairns Touristic Information. Cairns is ideally suited for the adventure traveller and for those needing a break from the ratrace. The warmth of both the climate and the local people is famous, and...

Tahiti Origin. The Journey to the Pacific, a History. On Tahiti in the 1750s and 1760s there was clearly a hierarchical, feudal-like society: of high chiefs, the arii, who were very high indeed; of landowners or nobles, called the raatira; and of an...

In this brief but remarkable book, David Turner draws on a lifetime of experience to explore the beliefs of the Indigenous peoples of Australia. Those beliefs, he observes, form the foundation for a pan-continental way of life based not on the principle...

Title: New Zealand in 1839: or, four letters to ... Earl Durham ... on the colonization of that island, and on the present condition and prospects of its native inhabitants.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British...

Title: On the Coal Fields of Australia. [Reprinted from the "Frome Times." With charts.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research...

Title: Critical List of the Mollusca of New Zealand contained in European collections, with references to descriptions and synonyms. By E. von Martens. [Edited by J. Hector.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the...

Title: A Hand-Book to the Colony of Queensland ... Fourth edition.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries...

Title: New Zealand, its advantages and prospects, as a British Colony; with a full account of the land-claims, sales of crown lands, Aborigines, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the...

Title: The Handbook of New Zealand Mines. With maps and illustrations.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research...

Title: Steam Communication to the Australian and adjacent Colonies, with a comparison of the different routes by which it may be carried on; in a Letter to Earl Grey.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library...

Title: Catalogue of the Birds of New Zealand, with diagnoses of the species. By F. W. Hutton.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's...

Title: South Australia and its mines; with an historical sketch of the colony.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries...

Title: Australia Felix; or a historical and descriptive account of the Settlement of Port Phillip, New South Wales; including full particulars of the manners and condition of the aboriginal natives; with observations on emigration, on the system of...

Title: Australian Stories. In prose and verse, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items...

Title: Catalogue of the Marine Mollusca of New Zealand with diagnoses of the species. By F. W. Hutton.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the...

Title: The Dieyerie Tribe of Australian aborigines. ... Edited by G. Isaacs.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research...

Title: New Zealand and its Aborigines ... Second edition.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding...

Title: The Miner's Right. A tale of the Australian goldfields.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150...

Title: Royal Charter of Incorporation, ... passed ... the 6th August, 1847 for the India and Australia Mail Steam Packet Company, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom...

This book explores how women spearheaded the democratic suffrage campaign in colonial Queensland.

Australia on the World Stage: History, Politics, and International Relations offers a fresh examination of Australia's past and present. From the complex interactions of First Nations to modern international relations with significant partners and...

This book is an historical overview of the relationship between Australia and the British Empire from the beginning of colonial settlement to the early 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This book is a captivating account of the voyages of the Lady Nelson, a ship that sailed from England to Australia in the late 18th century. Ida Lee's meticulous transcriptions of the ship's logbooks paint a vivid picture of life at sea and offer a rare...

The Library of His Excellency Sir George Grey is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of New Zealand's most influential historical figures. This collection of books and manuscripts offers a unique perspective on the interests and passions of Sir...

This fascinating historical text explores the early days of North Queensland, from the first explorers to the establishment of the region as a major economic center. Includes insights into the lives of early settlers and descriptions of the natural...

Transcript of the debates and deliberations of the 1891 National Australasian Convention, which paved the way for the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. Includes detailed discussions of issues such as trade, taxation, and the structure of...

The Journal of the Polynesian Society is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Islands. With a focus on the indigenous peoples of the region, this journal features articles on topics ranging from traditional art and...