Great Furphies of Australian History
Great Furphies of Australian History
What you really need to know - the truth behind the myths
Jim Haynes
Jim Haynes upturns some of the long-held myths of Australian history with surprising results.
With all the skills of the master storyteller that he is, Jim Haynes exposes some of the great myths of Australian history.
Did you know that Portuguese and Spanish explorers probably found the east coast of Australia before Captain Cook, and that the Rum Rebellion was not caused by rum? And what about Banjo Paterson writing Waltzing Matilda? As for Ned Kelly being a brave freedom-fighting rebel, in truth he was a thief, a thug and a murderer. The Ashes have nothing to do with cricket, the Ghan is not named after Afghan cameleers and Hargraves lied about discovering gold in New South Wales.
Surprising, confounding, revealing and fun, Jim Haynes takes us on another great journey through Australian history and folklore.
About the Author:
Jim Haynes is one of Australia's most prolific and successful authors. He wrote his first book in 1995. Before becoming a professional entertainer, song writer and verse writer in 1988, Jim taught writing, literature, history and drama in schools and universities from outback NSW to Britain and back again. In 2016, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the performing arts as an entertainer, author, broadcaster and historian.
Dimensions: H 23.4cm x W 15.3cm
ISBN: 9781760879815
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
More from Australian history
View all from Australian history
Book - Welcome to Country Handbook: Gde to Indi...
The Welcome to Country Handbook A Guide to Indigenous Australia By: Marcia Langton The Welcome to...
The Welcome to Country Handbook A Guide to Indigenous Australia By: Marcia Langton The Welcome to Country Handbook by Professor Marcia Langton AO is your accessible introduction to First Nations Peoples, histories and cultures. Drawn from the bestselling Welcome to Country, this guide is essential reading for every Australian, and an excellent resource for cultural awareness training in the workplace or classroom. The chapters cover precolonial and post-colonial history, language, kinship, kn...
$32.95
Book - Reconciliation Memoirs with Carol Innes
Reconciliation Memoirs with Carol Innesin conversation with Victoria Laurie Each year, Reconcilia...
Reconciliation Memoirs with Carol Innesin conversation with Victoria Laurie Each year, Reconciliation WA produces the memoirs of a long-standing champion in the reconciliation movement. This year Reconciliation WA sat down with Noongar leader Carol Innes AM, to present her Reconciliation Memoirs, written in collaboration with Victoria Laurie. Carol is a committed advocate for the reconciliation movement, and has made a significant contribution to the recognition, preservation, and advancement...
$19.95
Reconciliation Memoirs with Richard Walley
Reconciliation Memoirs with Dr Richard Walley OAMWritten in collaboration with Victoria Laurie Ea...
Reconciliation Memoirs with Dr Richard Walley OAMWritten in collaboration with Victoria Laurie Each year, Reconciliation WA produces the memoirs of a long-standing champion in the reconciliation movement. This year they sat down with Dr Richard Walley OAM to present his Reconciliation Memoirs, written in collaboration with Victoria Laurie. Dr Walley is a Noongar man and respected Elder, musician, and cultural leader who has been instrumental in the reconciliation movement in Australia. Dr Wal...
$19.95
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other ...
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat,...
Abandoned Gwalia, Western Australia, and other abandoned townsErin Jordan Red dirt, intense heat, and hordes of flies; the Australian Outback is one of the harshest environments in the world. But this did not stop early settlers from attempting to make a living in the desert in the search for gold and the chance at a better life. Now the mining boom has created specialised camps with fly-in, fly-out workers, leaving once-booming settlements to disappear off the map forever. In this beautifull...
$24.95