Charles Todd's magnificent obsession : the epic race to connect Australia to the world
Dufty, David2024
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The construction of the Overland Telegraph in 1870 is an extraordinary feat of engineering and a wild gamble that nearly went terribly wrong.It was the greatest feat of engineering in nineteenth century Australia, but it very nearly collapsed in the face of monumental obstacles.
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Imprint:
Cammeraygal Country ; Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2024.
Collation:
354 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-349) and index.
ISBN:
9781761471353 (paperback)
Dewey class:
621.382
Language:
English
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BRN:
507234
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 621.382 CHA | Onloan - Due: 09 Dec 2024 |