Simon Bootham and David Whyatt couldn't be more dissimilar. But the mining industry can prompt odd friendships. Bootham is trusted by his acquaintances though he has an aloof personality and a murky past. His present is building into something of growing suspicion also. He has a mission to travel to the Kimberleys though his growing band of acquaintances has no idea what it is. Even Judy, Bootham's reluctant companion, thinks it's a simple wilderness camping excursion with an incredibly we...

Discover the heritage of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia! Fascinating facts, bewitching stories and awe-inspiring vintage photographs reveal its people and places, alluring readers to inhabit this treasured landscape. THE FOOTPRINTS OF MAITLAND’S OLD HANDS trilogy is a grand tapestry and a go-to guide to transport you back in time. Its an ambitious and comprehensive study of Maitland and its neighbouring historical estates. The author devoted thirty years to weave the tale of this tow...