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A selection of Tasmanian books |
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The Tasmanian Wool Centre is located in the village of Ross, Tasmania and many of our visitors are interested in its rich convict and pastoral history. We have included here a selection of books on Ross and on related topics such as the convict system in Tasmania. You will also find souvenir books of photographs of the beautiful state of Tasmania. |
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A Short History of Ross
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Author:
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K R von Stieglitz
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First published in 1949, this book was reprinted in 2007 and is a valuable source of information about Ross and its pioneer families
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$15.00
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Ross - on the Argyle Plains |
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Ross …on the Argyle Plains
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Author:
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Walter B Pridmore, Illustrated by Rose Solomon
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A summary of the history of Ross and its significant buildings. Soft-cover, 76pp. Published in 2004
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$13.00
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Ross Bridge Tasmania. (Studies in Historical Archaeology Number Three)
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Maureen Byrne
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Explains the methods and materials used to construct the Ross Bridge and roadway. Soft -cover, 51pp. Published in 1976
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$15.00
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Female Factory Female Convicts |
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Female Factory Female Convicts
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Tony Rayner
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A vivid portrait of the convict era and of the 13,000 women exiled from Britain to Van Diemen's Land. Soft-cover, 199pp. Published in 2005 by Esperance Press
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$33.00
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The Last Ladies
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Christine Woods
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The story of female convicts transported on the Duchess of Northumberland in 1853. Soft-cover 287pp. Published in 2004
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$35.00
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Maids, Masters and Magistrates |
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Maids, Masters and Magistrates
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Author:
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Jeanette E. Hyland
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The story of twenty of the women transported on the convict ship New Grove which arrived in Hobart in 1835. Soft-cover, 238pp. Published in 2007 by Clan Hogarth Publishing
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$35.00
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Thanks a lot, Guv
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Author:
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T. Garth Hyland
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The stories of eight convicts from their trials in England to detention and freedom in Van Diemen's Land. Soft-cover 495pp. Published in 2004
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$39.95 Reduced to $29.00
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Tasmanian Visions
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Author:
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Roslynn D. Haynes
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The landscape of Tasmania in writing, art and photography. Hard-cover, 392pp. Published in 2006 by Polymath Press
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$55.00
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A Writer's Tasmania
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Edited by Carol Patterson and Edith Speers
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An anthology of Tasmanian writing. Soft-cover, 188pp. Published in 2000 by Esperence Press
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$33.00
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Over the Fence
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Author:
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Geoff Dean
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Description:
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Tasmanian bush yarns. Soft-cover, 182pp. Published in 1998 by Esperance Press
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$33.00
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Tasmania, Island of Tranquility |
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Tasmania Island of Tranquility
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Author:
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Owen Hughes
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A collection of photographs that captures the stunning scenery of Tasmania. Hard-cover with dust jacket. 144pp. Published in 2004
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$29.95
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Historic & Scenic Tasmania |
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Historic & Scenic Tasmania
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Author:
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Owen Hughes
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Beautiful photos from around Tasmania. Hard-cover, 80pp. First published in 2006
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$19.95
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We Love Tasmania
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Author:
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Owen Hughes
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Captures the some of the beautiful scenery of Tasmania. Hard-cover, 64pp. Published in 2006
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$12.00
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