Title Melbourne : a city of villages / Dale Campisi ; photography by Brady Michaels

Published Richmond, VIC : Explore Australia Publishing, 2015 Richmond, VIC : Explore Australia Publishing Pty Ltd, division of Hardie Grant Books, 2015 ©2015

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Description 250 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour), plans ; 27 cm Summary Experience this wondrous city through the stories of its significant sites and fascinating personalities. Read about the infamous Madame Brussels of Little Lon's red light district, Robert Hoddle's grid that continues to define the heart of the city, Melbourne's notorious crime figures and gritty penal past, and what Vegemite was called before it was Vegemite. Whether you have lived in Melbourne all your life or you're just visiting, this is one tour you don't want to miss! Analysis Australian Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [236]-241) and index SUBJECT Melbourne (Vic.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79029787 -- Pictorial works. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001272 Melbourne (Vic.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79029787 -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 Melbourne (Vic.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79029787 -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008851 Genre/Form Illustrated works. Author Michaels, Brady, photographer ISBN 1741174724 9781741174724

Other Titles Melbourne : a city of villages stories past and present

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