Rugged Beyond Imagination: Stories from an Australian Mountain Region

by Matthew Higgins

Examining the lesser-known northern Alps, defined by the Namadgi–Tidbinbilla region of the Australian Capital Territory, this volume pursues its historical links with Kosciuszko National Park. Drawing on a rich oral history, this exploration captures the experiences of stockmen and skiers, scientists and surveyors, dam builders and brumby runners to paint a vivid picture of how people were shaped by the mountain environment and how they endeavored to shape it. Rare and iconic images help to convey the beauty and history of a very special part of Australia.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

244 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2009

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a lovely book to flick through. I feel a bit sad that there is not more indigenous content and that the bushfires have destroyed so many of the high country huts and also that the arboretum up in the hills, near Flea Creek is gone.
This is one I'm returning to the library but hope to come back to sometime.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to learn more about the ACT's mountain history and the people who contributed to the local area. Fascinating! Thanks Matthew Higgins, this was an eye opener.