Andrew Watson Melbourne Moments: A compendium of fun facts & surprising

This book celebrates some of the littletold and unusual stories in Melbournes evolution from a few houses on the banks of the Yarra river to todays bustling metropolis. Unsolved heists, a disappearing hill, a hidden creek, the big bad beer panic, a killer elephant, a runaway lion, and trees with their own email address Melbourne Moments bursts with these and many more tales from the citys extraordinary history. Deeply researched and packed with dozens of contemporary illustrations and photographs, this book will keep readers flipping and dipping for hours and learning something new and surprising about Melbourne on nearly every page. An ideal gift for anyone interested in the history and evolution of this dynamic city. | Andrew Watson Melbourne Moments: A compendium of fun facts & surprising