Australian Disasters. Thredbo. A Tragedy Waiting To Happen - And Others

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: The Five Mile Press
Publisher Place: Noble Park
Publisher Year: 2002
Edition: First Edition

Description: 239 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. The Noise Was Deafening,like A Jetfighter Taking Off, Says An Eye Wwitness In Another Lodge.18 People Were Killed. One Only Survivor Stuart Diver.

Publishers Description: DEADLY CYCLONES, earthquakes, floods and even plague epidemics have ravaged Australia throughout her short recorded history. These catastrophes continually remind us what a fragile edifice our civilization is. this compelling book chronicles the experiences of ordinary Australians who stared horror in the face and survived -- and also tells the stories of those less lucky.A team of top Australian journalists rips away the official veil to reveal the facts behind such devastating disasters as:The horrific Hunter River floodsThe Black DeathAsh Wednesday bushfiresCyclone TracyMelbourne's Westgate Bridge CollapseA common thread of courage links all these calamities: Australians helping Australians, often at the risk or sacrifice of their own lives. These vivid accounts of heroism and suffering make stirring reading -- bringing our nation's history vividly to life.

ISBN: 9781865037967