Disasters that Shocked Australia

Price: $24.99

by Ian Ferguson

A history of Australia's disasters

 

From the best-selling author of Murders that Shocked Australia, comes a new title in this exciting series. Spanning the decades from the first world war to the devastating bushfires of Black Saturday, Disasters that Shocked Australia will remind you of the turbulent and terrifying times that Australia has survived.

Covering disasters from the natural – earthquakes, bushfires and storms, to social and economic and even sport, Ian Ferguson has compiled one of the most thorough books on Australia’s disasters to this day.

With a story and disaster to engage every age, this is a great book to learn from, share and to have on your shelf for years to come.

*Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to bushfire charities in the wake of the 2009 disaster.