The Australian Ark

The Australian Ark

This definitive work on the introduction of domestic animals to Australia begins with the first white settlement at Botany Bay. It explores the foundations of our wool and beef industries, examining the role of early leaders like Phillip, King, Macarthur and Bligh.The book considers the successful introduction of the horse, Australia's first live animal export, and goes on to explore the role of the acclimatisation societies, the development of the veterinary profession and the control and eradication of some of the major exotic and introduced diseases of sheep and cattle. The author, Dr Ian Parsonson, retired as Assistant Chief of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory at Geelong, Victoria, after a long career in veterinary practice and research. His areas of expertise include bacterial and viral diseases, pathology and microbiological laboratory safety. He is a committee member of the International Embryo Transfer Society and the Animal Gene Storage and Resource Centre of Australia.

The Australian Ark

The Australian Ark

"Over three lavishly illustrated volumes Andrew Caillard MW, renowned in Australian and international wine circles for his work as a wine auctioneer, expert, and writer, tells the stories of the individuals and events that have shaped this industry in Australia. Taking into account social and political history, 'The Australian Ark' highlights the imagination, strength, and foresight of Australia’s fine wine pioneers as they built an industry that became a centre of influence and power over more than two centuries. Also included in the work is a 'Canon of Australian Wine' and the fascinating stories behind these labels is intertwined through the narrative. This is not a definitive list of the country’s most important wines and vineyards, but it reveals the overall pattern of development of fine Australian wine and will hopefully spark passionate debate long into the future. Features: the most extensive history of the Australian wine industry ever written ; the project has been truly collaborative, with all major wineries and wine industry professionals around Australia providing historical details and many never before seen images from their archives ; a unique collaboration that promises to redefine the world’s impression of Australia’s fine wine ambitions from the earliest days of white settlement. Each beautifully produced set of 'The Australian Ark' comprises 3 volumes of around 500 pages each. Each volume is lavishly illustrated and printed in full-colour."--