1. River Dreams (Paperback)
by Ian Tyrrell 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, NSW] Softcover Paperback. In the beginning, therewas the river before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, beforethe dams, before numerous other actions that altered the stream. River Dreams reveals the complexhistory of the Cooks River in south-eastern Sydney a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Whilenineteenth century developers called it 'improvement', the sugar mill, tanneries, and factories that lined the banks of Sydney's Cooks River had drastic consequencesfor the health of the river. Local Aboriginalpeople became fringe dwellers, and over time the river became severelycompromised, with many ecosystems damaged or destroyed. Later, a large section was turned into a concrete canal, andin the late 1940s the river was rerouted for theexpansion of Sydney Airport.While much of the river hasbeen rehabilitated in recent decades by passionate local groups and through governmentinitiatives, it continues to be a source of controversy with rapid apartment development placing new stresseson the region. RiverDreams is a timely reminder ofthe need to tread cautiously in seeking to dominate, or ignore, ourenvironment.A beautiful book that reminds us that Australians are river people as much as we are bush or coast dwellers.' Ian HoskinsLike all the best local history, Ian Tyrrell's wonderful book on Sydney's Cooks river appeals to an audience far beyond those who are locals.Tyrrell skilfully uses its history to weave a much bigger story about the changing demands of white settlement on the landscape.' Mike Ticher, The Guardian, Best Australian Books of 2018The podcast of Ian Tyrrell's interview with ABC Sydney Breakfast is available here. In the beginning, there was the river - before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, before the dams, before numerous other actions to alter the stream. River Dreams reveals the complex history of the Cooks River in southeastern Sydney - a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. [Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2018]  

2. River Dreams (Paperback)
by Ian Tyrrell 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, NSW] Softcover Paperback. In the beginning, therewas the river before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, beforethe dams, before numerous other actions that altered the stream. River Dreams reveals the complexhistory of the Cooks River in south-eastern Sydney a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Whilenineteenth century developers called it 'improvement', the sugar mill, tanneries, and factories that lined the banks of Sydney's Cooks River had drastic consequencesfor the health of the river. Local Aboriginalpeople became fringe dwellers, and over time the river became severelycompromised, with many ecosystems damaged or destroyed. Later, a large section was turned into a concrete canal, andin the late 1940s the river was rerouted for theexpansion of Sydney Airport.While much of the river hasbeen rehabilitated in recent decades by passionate local groups and through governmentinitiatives, it continues to be a source of controversy with rapid apartment development placing new stresseson the region. RiverDreams is a timely reminder ofthe need to tread cautiously in seeking to dominate, or ignore, ourenvironment.A beautiful book that reminds us that Australians are river people as much as we are bush or coast dwellers.' Ian HoskinsLike all the best local history, Ian Tyrrell's wonderful book on Sydney's Cooks river appeals to an audience far beyond those who are locals.Tyrrell skilfully uses its history to weave a much bigger story about the changing demands of white settlement on the landscape.' Mike Ticher, The Guardian, Best Australian Books of 2018The podcast of Ian Tyrrell's interview with ABC Sydney Breakfast is available here. In the beginning, there was the river - before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, before the dams, before numerous other actions to alter the stream. River Dreams reveals the complex history of the Cooks River in southeastern Sydney - a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. [Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2018]  

3. River Dreams (Paperback)
by Ian Tyrrell 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth Publishing, Sydney, NSW] Softcover Paperback. In the beginning, therewas the river before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, beforethe dams, before numerous other actions that altered the stream. River Dreams reveals the complexhistory of the Cooks River in south-eastern Sydney a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Whilenineteenth century developers called it 'improvement', the sugar mill, tanneries, and factories that lined the banks of Sydney's Cooks River had drastic consequencesfor the health of the river. Local Aboriginalpeople became fringe dwellers, and over time the river became severelycompromised, with many ecosystems damaged or destroyed. Later, a large section was turned into a concrete canal, andin the late 1940s the river was rerouted for theexpansion of Sydney Airport.While much of the river hasbeen rehabilitated in recent decades by passionate local groups and through governmentinitiatives, it continues to be a source of controversy with rapid apartment development placing new stresseson the region. RiverDreams is a timely reminder ofthe need to tread cautiously in seeking to dominate, or ignore, ourenvironment.A beautiful book that reminds us that Australians are river people as much as we are bush or coast dwellers.' Ian HoskinsLike all the best local history, Ian Tyrrell's wonderful book on Sydney's Cooks river appeals to an audience far beyond those who are locals.Tyrrell skilfully uses its history to weave a much bigger story about the changing demands of white settlement on the landscape.' Mike Ticher, The Guardian, Best Australian Books of 2018The podcast of Ian Tyrrell's interview with ABC Sydney Breakfast is available here. In the beginning, there was the river - before the beach, before the drain, before the dredging, before the dams, before numerous other actions to alter the stream. River Dreams reveals the complex history of the Cooks River in southeastern Sydney - a river renowned as Australia's most altered and polluted. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. [Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2018]  

4. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
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5. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
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6. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell Ian 
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7. River Dreams: The People and Landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell, Ian 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth Publishing] Softcover [Port Kembla, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2018]  

8. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell, Ian 
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9. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell, Ian 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth] Softcover THE COMPLEX HISTORY OF THE COOKS RIVER IN SOUTH-EASTERN SYDNEY- RENOUNED AS AUSTRALIA'S MOST ALTERED AND POLLUTED.THE COMMON STORY OF PRESERVATION VERSES MODERNISATION AND PROGRESS. [Millmerran, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2018]  

10. River Dreams: The people and landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell, Ian 
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Description: ISBN10: 1742235743, ISBN13: 9781742235745, [publisher: NewSouth] Softcover 290pp., b/w and colour illus., maps, notes, index. Excellent tight clean copy. GL [Sydney, NSW, Australia] [Publication Year: 2018]  

11. River Dreams: the People and Landscape of the Cooks River
by Tyrrell, Ian 
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