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Mountains mishaps : death and misadventure in the Blue Mountains of NSW

Webber, Christopher F., 1961-2023

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Every year in the Blue Mountains, up to 400 visitors get lost or need rescuing, with many spending an unexpected night in the bush. Most incidents happen in the same locations, within a few kilometres of civilisation. Readers will not only enjoy some gripping adventures, but also learn how to enjoy their trip in the Blue Mountains to the maximum. The over 620 episodes cover from the 1860s to the present day. Most people survived, but there were over 240 untimely deaths. The focus of the book is on incidents that occur in the bush, but there are some of the more remarkable incidents on the roads, in the air, and on the railways, too. Readers will learn of the incidence of snow, storms, floods, landslides, and tremors. There is also a local history of the geology, railways and the local emergency services. This is an important and unique book, featuring prize-winning research, which anybody with an interest in in emergency situations, cars, trains, planes, canyoning, bushwalking, mountain biking, swimming, liloing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities should read.

Record details

Main title:

Mountains mishaps : death and misadventure in the Blue Mountains of NSW / by Christopher F Webber.

Author:

Webber, Christopher F., 1961-

Imprint:

Katoomba, NSW : Carmarthen Highlands Press, [2023]

Collation:

xii, 431 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.

Variant title:

Mountains mishaps : death and misadventure in the New South Wales Blue Mountains

Notes:

"This book is sponsored by the NSW Government through Create NSW and the NSW State Emergency Services Volunteers Association."--Title page.Includes bibliographical references (pages 410-411) and index.

ISBN:

9780645809909 (paperback)

Dewey class:

363.3481

Language:

English

Added title:

Mountains mishaps : death and misadventure in the New South Wales Blue MountainsMountains mishaps : death and misadventure in the NSW Blue Mountains

Subject:

Disaster relief -- New South WalesEmergency transportationDisasters -- Blue Mountains (N.S.W.)National parks -- Blue Mountains (N.S.W.)Blue Mountains National Park (N.S.W.)Blue Mountains (N.S.W.)

BRN:

516413