Physical description

A book with a colourful double cover photograph of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. The title is printed in red lettering at the top of the front cover with 'Clean, fresh air, lush green timbered scenery only a short trip from Melbourne' printed in white underneath. The author and photographer are printed in white below. The book is filled with beautiful photographs of the many aspects of the Ranges and what can be seen and experienced there. Pp. 32

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

On the top right of the front cover is a black stamp: 'Mont de Lancey Historical Homestead Chapel, Kitchen & Museum Wandin Vic.3139' This is also stamped on the top left of the back cover.

Summary

This book offers an illustrated historical overview of the iconic Melbourne mountain range. It highlights the area's transition from indigenous hunting grounds to a popular tourist, residential, and forestry destination, featuring photographs by E.R. Rotherham.