Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River [non-booktrade customers only]

Author: Dr Judith Buckrich
'Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River' is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history. This book is the first comprehensive illustrated history of the Yarra Birrarung from before European settlement to the present day, a 200 year story, examined through the lives of its creatives.Despite much despoiling, our river remains the vital artery of the city and beyond to the Yarra Ranges. Just as it was the fulcrum of Wurundjeri life, it continues to inspire and fulfil our lives. From the Heidelberg School to the MCG, the river has been a centre of Australian arts and culture for decades.
ISBN 9781922779328. Melbourne Books. hb. 25 x 21.5 cm.
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