There are two books I have published about Papua
A novel based on the events of the opening and closure of the Panguna mine. The author Brian Darcey was there and saw it happen. This is a rare genre of book because mostly those written about Bougainville are non-fiction and deal with the politics of anthropology. It is now availanble on Amazon Kindle.
2 - Bamuhata
Leaving Papua, release date December 2008 - previously published by Pandanus Books
Philip Fitzpatrick was a kiap and regularly patrolled the wild environs of Papua and dealt with many situations that were alien to an Australian. His affection for the Papuans shines through. This book was used in Federal Australian Parliament to help gain awards for those who served in Papua and New Guinea Provinces when Australia controlled the area. It is available as an ebook - on Amazon Kindle.
email: dianepithie @ gmail.com for copies - $25
These books deal with the era when Australia controlled the country now known as Papua new Guinea.
ADVENTURE YARNS (company previously owned by Russ Swan)
The Longest Voyage (Or How I learned To Hate Yachts) by James Anderson
This is an amusing account of a sailing trip undertaken with a family on board. The yacht went to some exotic locations.
‘A Walk On the Wild Side’ by Rowhan Marshall
Go with Rowhan while he fights Victorian bushfires, climbs mountains and dives for gold.
‘Little Ship - Big Trip’ by Diane Andrews - sail from Sydney to Cairns on a sixteen foot yacht. Download it here
Or it is available on Amazon Kindle but called Sailing to Cairns, or as a softcover, buy at lulu
‘Dirtbikes And Dreams’ by Rod Brown - get away from the worries of the global credit crisis, pack up your kit and go off road. Rod gives you ALL the data you need for a successful trip.
Buy these books here: http://stores.lulu.com/adventureyarns
John Knight’s comprehensive guide to the Northern Territory coast, Gugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), some of the Gulf of Carpentaria and across to the WA border, is available here. It is fully amended and updated to 2009. Go here to read more. This two cruising guide is $40 as is the Cape York Coast Cruising Guide (below) and posage free.
Here is another cruising guide. This one takes you along the east and west coasts of Cape York peninsula - including information on Torres Strait entry and tips on visiting Thursday Island. it lists some of the hazards in the Mornington Island area.
‘Dingo Trapper’ is a book I just published for Philip Fitzpatrick. It is fiction - thinly disguised fact - regarding the Australian Aboriginal stolen children and is called. Philip knows his subject well. Email me for copies dianepithie (at) gmail.com.
