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Secret Fleets: Fremantle's World War II Submarine Base
Contrary to what many Australians believe, during 1942 Japanese submarines were active in Australian waters and spy planes made surveillance flights over our major cities. With enemy submarines patrolling off the Western Australian coast, Fremantle became an important international submarine base.
During the war, Fremantle played host to over 170 Allied submarines, with submarines of the United States, British and Dutch navies making a total of 416 war patrols out of the port between March 1942 and August 1945.
The Fremantle Port was closed, and barbed wire and sentries appeared at various strategic points, transforming it, almost overnight, from a relatively quiet place to the largest submarine base in the Southern Hemisphere.
The secrecy surrounding the operation of the Fremantle submarine base meant that its existence was little known at the time and, until now, has been largely forgotten by history.
$29.95
We came by sea: Celebrating Western Australia's Migrant Welcome Walls
This beautifully illustrated deluxe casebound book is the perfect opportunity to have your own personal memorial to the important part your family has played in the development of our state.
We Came By Sea includes:
* The listing of your, or your ancestors’ name/s, as presented on the Welcome Walls
* The fascinating and highly readable story of migration to WA from the time of the first settlers through to the early 1980s
* Over 70 colourful historical and personal photographs and illustrationsWas $60, now $25 with free postage within Australia.
$25.00
Field Guide to Snakes of the Pilbara, Western Australia
The Pilbara is one of the iconic regions of Australia, famous for its spectacular and diverse scenery, and its vast mineral resources. Snakes too are the iconic group of reptiles. They have evolved to be one of the most effective predators on the planet. In the Pilbara there is a rich array of 47 species, on land and sea, with eight of these being endemic to the region.
This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes superb colour photographs and many drawings to aid identification. It is an essential companion for nature-lovers, bush-walkers and students, and to those working, living and travelling in the Pilbara.
$30.00
Prehistoric Mammals
In 1909 a rich accumulation of many thousands of bones were excavated from Mammoth Cave in Australia’s south-west. Many of the bones far exceeded in size any modern-day native mammal, evidence that in prehistoric times giant mammals had roamed the Australian bush. It was a treasure trove, a time capsule of mammal megafauna.
The mammals that lived tens of thousands of years ago included a marsupial the size of a buffalo, large kangaroos more than two metres tall, wallabies much bigger than any living species, a marsupial ‘lion’ about the size of a leopard, giant echidnas and wombats, plus the thylacine (Tasmanian tiger).
What did these extinct animals look like and how did they live? And how did they become extinct in a relatively short period of time? This book provides a guide to the major larger extinct mammals that once inhabited the landscape.
$18.95
Field Guide to Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region
Did you know that the Sand Frog makes a noise like an outboard motor? Or do you know how to distinguish a Gwardar from a Dugite, or a freshwater from a sea turtle?
Drawing on a lifelong interest with reptiles and frogs, four experienced naturalists bring together a wealth of information on the fascinating reptiles — including turtles — and frogs of the Perth area.
This comprehensive, easy-to-use guide includes superb colour photographs and many drawings to aid identification. Ideal for nature-lovers, gardeners, bush-walkers and students to read at leisure or to identify that slithering, splashing or croaking critter in the garden or bush.
$35.00
Dangerous Land Snakes of Western Australia (Poster)
It is important to learn about the snakes that inhabit your area. There are 54 species of venomous land snakes known to inhabit Western Australia. Of these, the majority are venomous but considered too small to be harmful to humans. But there are 14 snakes that are considered dangerously venomous, capable of inflicting a bite that requires antivenom treatment.
The poster also includes First Aid information.
'Dangerous Land Snakes of Western Australia' is also available as an iphone app from the itunes store.
$9.95
In Old Kalgoorlie
This deluxe, large format book is remarkable collection of photographs from the late 19th century through to the early 20th of this unique Australian goldfields town by J J Dwyer, a photographer who deserves to be seen as being within the first rank of his profession. The photographs range from vivid landscapes and streetscapes, to fascinating images of men, women and children, at work and at play.
The book includes a concise, highly readable history of Kalgoorlie by historian Rob Pascoe.
$35.00
HMAS Sydney (II)
Since it was last sighted just before Christmas in 1941 following a battle with a German raider, the fate of the Sydney has been Australia’s most enduring maritime mysteries. Then on 16 March 2008 her wreckage was discovered. This beautifully illustrated and concise book tells the remarkable story of the life, tragic loss and the rediscovery of the Sydney.
$25.00
Shipwreck at Madman's Corner
This is a true story of treasure lost at sea. When a mystery wreck is discovered at Madman’s Corner, a remote area of Australia’s vast coast, maritime archaeologist set to work to unlock its secret. Their patient detective work uncovers the surprising story of a desperate episode in Australia’s history.
$25.00
Field Guide to Marine Fishes
This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fish in Australia’s tropical waters — including the Great Barrier Reef — and south-east Asia has been updated and expanded. It is an invaluable reference for divers and anglers, to both scientists and the layperson; to everyone with an interest in our remarkable tropical fish.
The field guide includes full colour images of some 1,500 fish in 105 beautiful plates by leading Australian marine artists, Roger Swainton and Jill Ruse.
Since its first publication, over 20,000 copies Field Guide to Marine Fishes have sold.
$35.00
