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Remarkable Occurrences: The National Library of Australia’s First 100 Years, 1901–2001

Edited by Peter Cochrane

This beautiful publication tells the story of the National Library of Australia's extraordinary collections, assembled over the last 100 years. Remarkable Occurrences features 270 superb illustrations, the majority in full colour, accompanying fascinating chapters about aspects of the Library's history and collections by leading Australian scholars and historians. The publication showcases material as diverse as paintings, maps, photographs, sculptures, manuscripts (including Captain Cook's Endeavour Journal), oral histories, music scores and early Australian films.

Explore in this century volume, the stories, challenges and ongoing adventures contributing to the creation of Australia's premier national cultural institution. This is an indispensable book for lovers of Australian culture, art and history.

ISBN 0 642 10730 0
2001, casebound with dust jacket, 270 x 210, 300pp., 270 b&w and colour illus.

 

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Last updated 3 April 2001