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The Bush

By: Don Watson, Hamish Hamilton
Narrated by: Don Watson
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An enthralling journey, showcasing Watson's trademark literary gift and sardonic wit, through the Australian landscape and character.

While most Australians live in cities clinging to the coastal fringe, our sense of what an Australian is, or should be, is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us?

Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and eke a living from the land, Don Watson explores the bush as it was and as it now is: the triumphs and the ruination, the commonplace and the bizarre, the stories we like to tell about ourselves and the national character, and those we don't. A milestone work of memoir, travel writing and history, The Bush takes us on a profoundly revelatory and entertaining journey through the Australian landscape and character.

©2014 Don Watson (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Australia & Oceania Australia, New Zealand & Oceania Oceania Travel Writing & Commentary Witty

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Fascinating account of the effects of European settlers on Australian wildlife and first Australians. Lots of important lessons and captures the unique nature of Australian biodiversity and culture.

Vital Australian bush history everyone should read

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Loved it so much. The book, the voice, everything. Just perfect. I thoroughly recommend this

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