{"title":"Nicola Crichton-Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the esteemed author Nicola Crichton-Brown. Known for her in-depth exploration of historical and environmental themes, Crichton-Brown's work provides readers with a unique lens into the past, inviting them to uncover the rich tapestry of human experience through meticulously researched narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes significant works such as \u003cem\u003eCavan Station\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDeltroit and the Valley of Hillas Creek: A Social and Environmental History\u003c\/em\u003e. Both books fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e category, highlighting Crichton-Brown's penchant for blending historical facts with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCavan Station\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are transported to a bygone era, where the interplay of land, society, and environmental change shapes a compelling narrative. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eDeltroit and the Valley of Hillas Creek\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive social and environmental history, shedding light on the dynamic interaction between human settlements and their natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado or a fan of environmental studies, Nicola Crichton-Brown's collection is sure to captivate and educate, offering enlightening perspectives on historical events and their lasting impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deltroit-and-the-valley-of-hillas-creek-a-social-and-environmental-history-by-nicola-crichton-brown-9781877096235","title":"Deltroit and the Valley of Hillas Creek: A Social and Environmental History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes vision and fortitude to transform 'wilderness' in the Murrumbidgee basin into something of the eminence of \u003cem\u003eDeltroit\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the finest grazing properties south of Sydney. Who was it that achieved this, how was it done, and why did this iconic Riverina property, about which nothing has ever been published before, end up in the hands of King Ranch, Texas, a giant in global beef production?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is it about \u003cem\u003eDeltroit\u003c\/em\u003e that continues to seduce and set the benchmark in modern pastoralism?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nicola Wynn, a former solicitor born and bred in London, married Anthony Crichton-Brown, Chief Executive of Lumley Insurance, she knew he owned a large farm in New South Wales but never dreamt that it would become their marital home. Within a short time, however, she was to exchange a hectic life in the metropolis for the isolation of rural Australia. Having negligible experience of country life anywhere, she faced the challenge of making a new life in a completely different environment from the one she knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this move coincided with the worst drought in New South Wales for a hundred years and, possibly, since the beginning of white settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinding some parallels between her own situation and those which she imagined must have faced the original pioneering family at \u003cem\u003eDeltroit\u003c\/em\u003e, she began to discover the history behind the gilded cage that had become her home. In doing so, she found a way into the heart of the community and a connection with the land that she never thought possible. 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This breed is one of only four strains that make up the modern Australian merino and is widely recognised for producing wool that is exceptionally white and bright in colour, soft to handle, and fine in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book describes the extraordinary legacy the Rileys left at Cavan, their influence extending well beyond its boundaries, and the highly scientific approach they adopted to growing fine wool. Their strategy, combined with sustainability, has become the hallmark of the Murdoch family operation at Cavan today, setting new production standards in the wool industry. The property's location on the Murrumbidgee, just beyond the occupation limits of the 1820s, placed it in the path of Hume and Hovell's momentous 1824 expedition from Appin to Port Phillip, embedding it in Australian history even before the Rileys' arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a narrative that encompasses not only the Rileys at Cavan but also the rich diversity of other significant occupants and neighbours in the district—such as James Calvert, Louisa Atkinson, Samuel Terry, and Hamilton Hume—the author vividly brings to life the astonishing rise of the Australian wool industry and the contributions of some remarkable individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848617185516,"sku":"9781460757420","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2054883482708.jpg?v=1758994181"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nicola-crichton-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}