Stories Of Exploration And Survival
A passionate and fresh look at the epic journeys of some of Australia's greatest bushmen, explorers and pioneers. Armed with a vast knowledge of the continent's natural environments, Les Hiddins, the Bush Tucker Man, uncovers fresh evidence that survivors of a Dutch shipwreck in the early 1700s somehow found their way from Australia's west coast to the red centre; recounts the gruesome cannibalism of convict Alexander Pearce in the Tasmanian wilderness; assesses afresh the stories of explorers Leichhardt, Kennedy, Stuart, and Burke and Wills, and in particular, contrasts their respective abilities to adapt to the new Australian environment. It also reflects on the survival options available to Charles Kingsford Smith after he was forced down on the Kimberley coast mudflats, and muses on the location of Lasseter's lost gold reef.
Hiddin's's deep understanding of bushcraft paves the way on a trek through landscapes ranging from Australia's harsh, dry interior to her impenetrable coastal rainforests. Based on the acclaimed television series, 'Bush Tucker Man: Stories of Exploration and Survival' sparkles with insights into bush tucker and shines with a profound and innovative approach to our past.
