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Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia by David Hunt (Paperback, 2013)

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'Girt will appeal to readers who enjoyed John Birmingham'sLeviathan as much as lovers of Chaser-style satire and the humour of John Clarke.'. David is the author of Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia which won the 2014 Indie Award for non-fiction and was shortlisted in both the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.

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Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia. In this hilarious history, David Hunt tells the real story of Australia's past from megafauna to Macquarie, the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. Mark Twain wrote of Australian history: 'It does t read like history, but like the most beautiful lies...but they are all true, they all happened.' In Girt, Hunt uncovers these beautiful lies, recounting the strange and ridiculous episodes that conventional histories igre. The result is surprising, enlightening - and side-splittingly funny. Girt explains the role of the coconut in Australia's only military coup, the Dutch obsession with nailing perfectly good kitchenware to posts, and the settlers' fear of Pemulwuy and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamingcoat. It introduces us to forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the typically Irish crime of 'felony of sock'; Patyegarang, the young Eora girl who co-authored the world's most surprising dictionary; and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first animal to circumnavigate Australia. Our nation's beginnings were steeped in the unlikely, the incongruous and the frankly bizarre. Girt restores these stories to their rightful place. Not to read it would be un-Australian.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Black Inc.
brand
Black Inc
GTIN
9781863956116
ISBN-10
1863956115
ISBN-13
9781863956116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
155597196

Product Key Features

Edition
1
Era
2010s
Author
David Hunt
Format
Trade Paperback (Uk), Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Regional History
Publication Year
2013
Type
History
Genre
Regional History

Dimensions

Weight
382g
Depth
22mm
Height
232mm
Width
155mm

Additional Product Features

Weight (kg)
23.2
Place of Publication
Melbourne
Publication Country
AU
Spine
22mm
Regional Cuisine
French,Australian, Australian, Australasian, Irish
Pagination
304
Publication Date
24/07/2013
Subjects
History & Military
Audience
General
Age Level
Adults
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Product Type
Textbook
Region
World
Original/Reproduction
Original
Author Biography
Authors Bio, Not Available
Dimensions (cm)
23.2 x 15.5 x 2.2
Cookery Topic
Health
Recommended Age Range
0-12 months
Date of Publication
24/07/2013
PublicationDate
24-Jul-13
Dimensions
232x155x22mm
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Series
1863956115
Country of Publication
Australia

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5 out of 5 stars
by peters949730 Mar, 2017
"The Unauthorised Review of GIRT"
Just as I expected, the author Graeme Simsion maintains his whimsical style of writing throughout this book, concentrating on lightheartedness that makes compelling reading. Who will ever know whether his imagination sometimes takes over from facts? After all, unlike the school students of history, his readers have no need to fear that examinations will follow. A recommended read!
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5 out of 5 stars
by filmmad1006 Apr, 2017
Laugh 'til it hurts.
If you wish to know something of early Australian history and you have a weird sense of humour, you will love DAVID HUNT and GIRT. Follow it up with his second book TRUE GIRT. Both are good light reading. Brian Milling
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by mmck8705 Mar, 2022
Title is understated compared to the amount of enthralling knowledge the reader gains
It's so good I've bought 3 copies. No, not all for me but as presents for my friends
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5 out of 5 stars
by vicki380_105 Mar, 2020
Funny & concise history of Australia.
excellent quality for a second hand book, good packaging.
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5 out of 5 stars
by highfraar1118 Jan, 2018
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Title is understated compared to the amount of enthralling knowledge the reader gains

Funny & concise history of Australia.

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