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HOOSH! CAMELS IN AUSTRALIA 
Author:   Janeen Brian    Author info     
RRP:   $29.95
Online Price :  $26.96
10+ Copy Price :  $25.46         
Format:   Hardback 
Type of Book:   Australian Information 
ISBN:   9780733315046
Published:   10/11/2004
Status:   Out Of Print
This title is no longer in print and is not in stock. You may still order this book and while it is not available currently, you can register an order. If it reprints within 2 years we will automatically supply your order. After 2 years your backorder for Out of Print titles will be deleted, unless you advise us otherwise.


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A fascinating insight into one of Australia's most important and remarkable animals - the camel. From the role of camels in Australia's modern history through to the use of camels in Australia today, and everything in between, this book is all you ever wanted to know about this humble humped mammal. This comprehensive book tracks the presence of camels in Australia, from the vital role they played, along with Afghan cameleers, in the early exploration and development of Central Australia, through to their continued use today in the tourism and export industries, and their important role in the natural environment. Read abundant fascinating facts about the extraordinary workings of a camel's body and its survival techiques. Learn about the Afghan cameleers, where they actually came from, and how they contributed to Australia's progress as a nation. Find out how The Overland Telegraph Line, the Rabbit-Proof Fence, the Canning Stock Route and the Trans-Australian Railway were all built with camel power! Read amazing true camel stories and trivia. Consider the future of camels in Australia - the problems and the debates: Are they a pest or a resource in today's society?


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