The Bicycle and the Bush looks at the bicycle’s use in rural Australia from 1890-1920. It is one of the most unusual, innovative explorations ever undertaken into the role of a transport device and its relationship with a society and its environment. This book surveys the machine's introduction, manufacturing, sales and distribution in Australia, and its broader social impact upon urban society, women, the Australian language, and racing, among other things.Australia is the size of the continental United States. In 1890, beyond the few inland towns of note, it was mostly the province of sparsely distributed agriculturalists, pastoralists, miners, and keepers of isolated telegraph stations and government outposts. There was a need for travel between the widely spaced settlements and isolated homesteads, and the distances travelled were large by world standards; in few other countries did people move so far as part of their regular work routines.The machine's use ranged from rabbit fence patrols and telegraph line repairmen, to nearly all shearers being mounted on them for nearly 2 decades. On the Western Australian goldfields, in particular (an area the size of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah combined), the remoteness of early settlements led to the most unusual and extensive network of bicycle paths in the world at that time, based upon camel tracks used to supply mining settlements.

The bicycle and the bush: Man and machine in rural Australia

History

FitzPatrick, Jim

Australia & Oceania

Oxford University Press

A retelling of an Irish legend. Lir, Lord of the Sea, has taken a second wife, Aife, who is consumed with jealousy of Lir's four children and is determined to be rid of them. The children cannot be killed, but Aife lays a terrible enchantment on them that will last 900 years.

The Children of Lir: An Irish Legend (A Magnet Book)

SCOTT, MICHAEL

Methuen Publishing, Ltd.

THE BOOK OF CONQUESTS, published in 1978, is the first volume of a trilogy of works, which tell the story of the ancient and magical race: the Tuatha Dé Danann. The second volume, THE SILVER ARM was published in 1981; while volume three, THE SON OF THE SUN is in preparation. THE BOOK OF CONQUESTS tells the story of Nuada, king of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and the First Battle of Moy Tura, one of the most important sagas in Early Irish Literature.

Book of Conquests

Arts & Photography

Pat Vincent (ed.)

Graphic Design

Dutton / Paper Tiger D511

Bicycle in Wartime: An Illustrated History

Sports & Outdoors

Diane Pub Co.

For drillers, toolpushers, company representatives, and anyone who requires knowledge of well-control techniques and equipment. Often used as a text for well-control certification classes. This book supports the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) WellCAP accredited training programs. Appendices include hydrogen sulfide procedures, capacity tables, formulas for well-control calculations, and cross-references to Minerals Management Service regulations and the WellCAP curriculum. Complies with IADC WellCAP Accreditation Standards!

Practical Well Control, 3rd Edition

Petroleum Extension Service

The University of Texas at Austin - Petroleum Extension Service

Celtia

Motif Editions

The Art of Jim Fitzpatrick: Folio Vol 1

DeDannan Press

THE BOOK OF CONQUESTS 1978. These are artist's set aside copies and are part of the first print edition. These are rare and Jim FitzPatrick will sign the book and also include an 8x5" Fine Art Print making this a real collectors item. THE BOOK OF CONQUESTS, published in 1978 is the first of two volumes, which tell the story of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a race of god like warriors who invaded Ireland about 3,500 years ago leaving an impression still felt to this day. These stories are based on the Early Mythological Cycle of Irish stories. This is the story of the First Battle of Moytura, one of the most important epic stories in Early Irish Literature. It tells of the Tuatha Dé Danann, lead by the hero Nuada and their battle with the Fir Bolg tribe for the land of Ireland.This epic story is continued in THE SILVER ARM.Look at the other pictures I have included which are some examples of artwork in the book. These stories are of great influence in ancient Irish history and many Irish archaeological sites have names or stories related to the Tuatha Dé Danann. Unfortunately not much emphasis is put on the importance of these incredible stories, which are considered the earliest voice of western European civilization. Many of the places in Ireland where there are still links to this part of our proud history are not given the care they deserve and I hope in writing and illustrating this book to help preserve our wonderful national heritage.

The Book of Conquests

Paper Tiger

'The Bicycle in Wartime' is a landmark work in the field of military history. Complemented throughout with an extensive collection of archival photographs, maps and early book, newspaper and magazine illustrations, this new edition has been revised to include new text and photographs and additional material on 21st century military technology. This book is concerned with three underlying themes. The key concept is that of bicycling, which is fundamental to the role the machine has played in wartime. The military cyclist is not a soldier on wheels, but a soldier with wheels. There is an immense difference. The second theme is how the technology has been exploited and developed for military purposes. Lastly, of special interest, is how the bicycle's use and potential have been perceived. Many military minds dismissed it as irrelevant to warfare, while others adopted it to great effect against their enemies.

The Bicycle in Wartime: An Illustrated History (Revised Edition)

Fitzpatrick, Roey

Military

Star Hill Studio

Major Taylor, the black American cyclist and 1899 World Sprint Champion, was the highest paid and most famous athlete in what was then the world’s most popular and lucrative sport. Spectators packed stadiums in North America, Europe and Australasia to watch him race. In the United States, however, his white rivals’ racial bigotry, hatred, threats, and dangerous and dirty riding tactics became intolerable. It was in Australia, in 1904, facing his American arch enemy, that hostilities came to a head.

Major Taylor in Australia

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

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