'The A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths and Legends' details more than 800 anecdotes, facts and traditions which are now part of Australia's diverse culture and vibrant history. Concise and entertaining, you'll find everything you need to know about this nation's remarkable past and present, from the Dreamtime and the arrival of the First Fleet to the death of Harold Holt, the Whitlam dismissal, Aussie Rules football, cicadas, lizard racing, and the legend of Cathy Freeman.
The essential reference for every Australian home, 'The A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths and Legends' is a celebration of the uniqueness of Australian life and culture. Dip in anywhere and you'll discover a little more about the Great South Land - its people, its customs, its idiosyncrasies and, most importantly, those elements of its daily life that make it special and different.
