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YARRA

By Kristin Otto

A Diverting History of Melbourne's Murky River

Around the same time someone explains the mechanics of an Australian hoop snake to you, you might also hear how the Yarra flows upside down.

The explanation for the river's famous muddiness, they'll tell you, is that it carries its bed turgidly on the surface, the clear water flowing underneath. Too tin to plough - Too thick to drink; so they say.

This book is a detailed account of the history of the Yarra River and how it helped to shape Melbourne as it is today. From the earliest known native inhabitants, to the European settlers and their explorations, and the development of the city of Melbourne. 'Yarra' covers it all.

Soft laminated cover. 198mm X 128mm. 245 pages. ISBN 9781921520006. RRP $24.95.