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The place for a village : how nature has shaped the city of Melbourne

Presland, Gary2009
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Forgotten landscapes and erased eco-systems are brought to life by Gary Presland who so eloquently reconstructs Melbourne at the time of European settlement. He looks at the history of Melbourne from the point of view of nature and considers the ways that urban development has been influenced by the nature of local environments. Gary Presland shows how natural landscapes have influenced the contours of the city and how we, in turn, have altered them. He draws on both historical and scientific sources to create a detailed and fascinating picture of diverse landscapes, supporting an enormous range of flora and fauna.
Main title:
The place for a village : how nature has shaped the city of Melbourne / Gary Presland.
Author:
Presland, Gary
Work:
The place for a village : how nature has shaped the city of Melbourne
Edition:
Paperback ed.
Imprint:
Melbourne : Museum Victoria, 2009, c2008.
Collation:
265 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Notes:
First published: 2008.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
General.
Geographic coverage:
Geographic coverage: Australia
ISBN:
9780980619027
Dewey class:
559.451994.51
Language:
English
Subject:
Geology -- Victoria -- MelbourneMelbourne (Vic.) -- HistoryMelbourne (Vic.) -- Description and travel
BRN:
212555
Bookmark link:
https://librarysearch.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=212555
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