Stepping Off
eBook - ePub

Stepping Off

Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Stepping Off

Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West

About this book

Discover the soul of Western Australia: a journey through its environmental and social history.

Stepping Off invites you to explore the unique story of southwestern Western Australia, a land of ancient landscapes and resilient ecosystems. Thomas Wilson weaves together environmental and social history, offering a fresh perspective on our relationship with the land and with each other.

This book is more than just a history; it's an invitation to reconnect with the land, understand its past, and contribute to its future. Discover the beauty and fragility of this unique corner of the world, and learn how to rewild your own life in the process. Perfect for locals, travelers, and anyone seeking a deeper sense of belonging.

  • Uncover the secrets of the Karri forests and the Swan River
  • Explore the ancient wisdom of the Noongar people
  • Learn how to contribute to conservation and sustainability
Why buy now? Because the time to act is now, before more of this precious landscape is lost forever.

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Information

Publisher
Fremantle Press
Year
2017
Topic
Biological Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781925164350
Subtopic
Environmental Conservation & Protection
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction the Book My Parents Did Not Give Me
  5. Chapter 1 Getting the Lay of the Land
  6. Chapter 2 Forgetting about ‘western Australia’
  7. Chapter 3 The First Locals of the South-west
  8. Chapter 4 ‘old World’ Encounters
  9. Chapter 5 Family
  10. Chapter 6 Settling in
  11. Chapter 7 A Snapshot of Perth through Modern Times
  12. Chapter 8 From York/gum Belt to Wheatbelt
  13. Chapter 9 Down to the Woods Today
  14. Chapter 10 Where Have All the Animals Gone?
  15. Chapter 11 Arrival Home
  16. Chapter 12 Personal Rewilding
  17. Afterword The Ultimate Ground
  18. Suggested Further Reading
  19. Illustration Sources
  20. Endnotes
  21. Acknowledgements
  22. Copyright

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