Kokoda Trail for Dummies, Australian Edition (ePub)
(Sprache: Englisch)
Everything you need to know about the Kokoda Trail and its place
in Australian history
Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many
Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and
for its historical significance. Kokoda...
in Australian history
Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many
Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and
for its historical significance. Kokoda...
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Everything you need to know about the Kokoda Trail and its place
in Australian history
Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many
Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and
for its historical significance. Kokoda For Dummies offers a
fast track tool for learning everything you need to know about this
unique thoroughfare, in one concise volume. Part history book, part
practical guide, Kokoda For Dummies is perfect both for
those considering following our Diggers' footsteps along
'the track' or armchair travellers who want to learn
about its history.
Covering the full history of the Kokoda Trail, from its
beginnings as an overland mail route to the fierce battles between
the Australians and the Japanese that took place along its length
during World War II, the book also includes important information
on walking the trail yourself. From the steps you need to take to
get ready to what to bring, Kokoda For Dummies is the
definitive resource for anyone looking for a comprehensive overview
of this significant landmark.
* Focuses on walking the track as a pilgrimage and a history
lesson for history buffs and hiking enthusiasts alike
* Covers the health and safety concerns involved with walking the
track, including a basic Kokoda itinerary
* Contains eyewitness accounts of the Kokoda battles gleaned from
interviews conducted with Australian and Japanese war veterans
A comprehensive but accessible history of the Kokoda Trail and
its significance to Australia, in one volume.
in Australian history
Interest in the Kokoda Trail is growing rapidly among many
Australians, both for its attraction as a hiking destination and
for its historical significance. Kokoda For Dummies offers a
fast track tool for learning everything you need to know about this
unique thoroughfare, in one concise volume. Part history book, part
practical guide, Kokoda For Dummies is perfect both for
those considering following our Diggers' footsteps along
'the track' or armchair travellers who want to learn
about its history.
Covering the full history of the Kokoda Trail, from its
beginnings as an overland mail route to the fierce battles between
the Australians and the Japanese that took place along its length
during World War II, the book also includes important information
on walking the trail yourself. From the steps you need to take to
get ready to what to bring, Kokoda For Dummies is the
definitive resource for anyone looking for a comprehensive overview
of this significant landmark.
* Focuses on walking the track as a pilgrimage and a history
lesson for history buffs and hiking enthusiasts alike
* Covers the health and safety concerns involved with walking the
track, including a basic Kokoda itinerary
* Contains eyewitness accounts of the Kokoda battles gleaned from
interviews conducted with Australian and Japanese war veterans
A comprehensive but accessible history of the Kokoda Trail and
its significance to Australia, in one volume.
Autoren-Porträt von Peter Williams
Dr Peter Williams is a military historian and the author of many books and websites on Australian military history. Currently working as a researcher for the Australian Government Department of Defence, Peter has walked the Kokoda Trail and has visited Papua New Guinea several times to research significant battlefields.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Peter Williams
- 2012, 360 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0730377016
- ISBN-13: 9780730377016
- Erscheinungsdatum: 23.02.2012
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