John Batman: An Inside Story of the Birth of Melbourne

by Joy Braybrook

John Batman An inside Story of the Birth of Melbourne Take a journey with John Batman through the triumph and tragedy of his remarkable young life. Understand how his actions impacted the formation of the city that became the largest in the southern hemisphere just 50 years after settlement. Delve into areas that have remained obscured until now to reveal the inside story of 'Marvellous Melbourne'. A must read for residents, students and visitors to the city who require a concise, readable and informative account of how Melbourne was birthed. Robert Gottliebsen Back Cover Material This book will help Melbournians understand how their city came into being. Joy Braybrook tells the story in brief, easy to read chapters that provide compelling reading. I believe the current residents of the city that John Batman established will be the richer for understanding the history of their city and the remarkable role that he played in its earliest beginnings. Robert Gottliebsen

108 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2012

Reviews

[David Newton]

I love the book, have read and re read it many times. If you think you know Melbourne and you live here, think again, this book has many secrets to tell you! I love it a great book and has excellent maps and other material at the back pages.

[Ned Charles]

Interesting, but a lacks detail that is available and if included would have filled many of the book's 'loose ends'.
More detail on the development of Melbourne would have made the writing flow better.

[Glenn]

Good overview of Batman's involvement in the founding of Melbourne. Quick and easy to read.