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RRP Australia
$A59.95 RRP Overseas $A54.50


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Remarkable Occurrences: The National Library of Australias First
100 Years, 19012001
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.

Last updated 3 April 2001
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