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基本説明
The first encyclopaedia of Melbourne. Includes entries by many notable Melbournians including Barry Humphries, Germaine Greer, John Cain, Jennifer Byrne, Dame Phyllis Frost and Keith Dunstan.
Full Description
Great cities deserve great encyclopedias. A city is known by its past, its characteristic virtues and troubles, and its ways of life. 'Marvellous Melbourne' symbolises the achievements of Australian urbanisation and suburbanisation. The Encyclopedia of Melbourne reflects and encompasses the city's historical position as one of the world's pre-eminent nineteenth century metropolises, and as one of the twenty-first century's most liveable cities. Alphabetical entries range from short factual summaries about places, institutions and events, through to extended survey articles on key topics such as Architecture, Aboriginal Melbourne, Economy, Foundation and Early Settlement, Law and Order, Literature, Science, Sport, Suburbia, Theatre and Transport. Although Australia has long ranked amongst the world's most urbanised countries, no comparable reference work exists on any Australian metropolis.
Contents
The Encyclopedia of Melbourne; Eating Melbourne Stephanie Alexander; The Lady Mayoress' Robyn Annear; A Christmas story Tony Birch; Queen Victoria Carmel Bird; Summers in Melbourne Jennifer Byrne; My Melbourne John Cain; St Paul's Cathedral Barry Dickins; Larino, safe haven George Dreyfus; The Six O'clock swill Keith Dunstan; Childhood memories Dame Phyllis Frost; Collins Street Kerry Greenwood; Running for the tram Ian Southall; A WASP's-eye view of 'The Hill' Marjorie Tipping; The treasure Arnold Zable; My Melbourne Barry Humphries.
