Bookshop: People

Baron Bischoff - Philosopher Smith and the Birth of Tasmanian Mining, by Nic Haygarth, 2004,  209pp,  B5, soft cover, indexed.   Extremely well written and researched book. "For a man whose 44 years had been a lonely climb towards self-worth, the summit of Mount Bischoff must have been a giddy prospect for James 'Philosopher' Smith. He presided over a fortune, was embraced by his social 'betters', and was hailed as the father and saviour of Tasmania"   Price: AUD $30.00 + P&P $11.30 within Australia Please email us for overseas postage rates Print order form

Tasmanians, by John Stoward, 1998,  235pp,  A4, soft cover, indexed.   Over 3000 Tasmanians listed in this unique resource. The first attempt since 1926 to list prominent Tasmanians from many walks of life in one book. Includes peope from all over the state who, over the past 200 years have helped make Tasmania into the unique state that it is today. Also lists Tasmanians who have moved to the mainland and achieved success in their chosen fields.   Price: AUD $29.95 + P&P $15.30 within Australia Please email us for overseas postage rates Print order form

The Scandalous Adventures of Captain Frederick Wentworth Watson, edited by Reg. A. Watson, 1992,  61pp,  A5, soft cover, not indexed.   Tasmania will never be the same. Based on the "scandalous" adventures of a Tasmanian rake. Read about the exploits of an unbelievable character based against an historical background.   Price: AUD $9.00 + P&P $3.00 within Australia Please email us for overseas postage rates Print order form

	Voyage to Jamaica from Tasmania 1845 Mary Yeoland's Diary, edited by Irene Schaffer, 1993,  27pp,  A4, soft cover, indexed.   Transcription of the fascinating diary of Mary Yeoland written during her voyage from Tasmania to Jamaica on five consecutive ships over five months.   Price: AUD $18.00 + P&P $4.50 within Australia Please email us for overseas postage rates Print order form