Stepping Off
Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West
Published on 1. February 2017
293 pages
978-1-925164-34-3 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Product notice
Windows
File size
11,64 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-925164-34-3 (9781925164343)
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Thomas M. Wilson
Stepping Off: Rewilding and Belonging to the South-West
Rewilding and Belonging in the South-West
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02/2017
Fremantle Arts Centre Press
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Introduction
- The book my parents did not give me
- Chapter 1
- Getting the lay of the land
- Chapter 2
- Forgetting about 'Western Australia'
- Chapter 3
- The first locals of the south-west
- Chapter 4
- 'Old World' encounters
- Chapter 5
- Family
- Chapter 6
- Settling in
- Chapter 7
- A snapshot of Perth through modern times
- Chapter 8
- From York/Gum Belt to Wheatbelt
- Chapter 9
- Down to the woods today
- Chapter 10
- Where have all the animals gone?
- Chapter 11
- Arrival home
- Chapter 12
- Personal rewilding
- Afterword
- The ultimate ground
- Suggested further reading
- Illustration sources
- Endnotes
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright
