The place for a village
Subtitle: how nature has shaped the city of Melbourne
By: Gary Presland.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Museum Victoria Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Melbourne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 265
ISBN-13: 9780980619027
Subjects: Geology -- Australia; Geology -- Victoria -- Melbourne; Melbourne (Vic.) -- History; Melbourne (Vic.) -- Description and travel
Description: Forgotten landscapes and erased eco-systems are brought to life by Gary Presland who so eloquently reconstructs Melbourne at the time of European settlement. He looks at the history of Melbourne from the point of view of nature and considers the ways that urban development has been influenced by the nature of local environments. Gary Presland shows how natural landscapes have influenced the contours of the city and how we, in turn, have altered them. He draws on both historical and scientific sources to create a detailed and fascinating picture of diverse landscapes, supporting an enormous range of flora and fauna.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-253) and index.