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As American ex-pats who have lived and worked in Australia for ten years, we have considered the writing of this 'cultural tour guide' to be a love letter to our adopted country. While it does follow in the long tradition of Blue Guides, with walking tours in the cities and in-depth descriptions of towns and natural wonders, we have also included some comprehensive introductory essays on Australian history, art, cinema, literature, natural history, and Aboriginal culture. We think these summaries, along with the many 'information boxes' throughout the main text, are the best part of the book. The boxes describe important aspects of Australian life and historical events that have shaped the culture: the writing of Waltzing Matilda, the Lindy Chamberlain trial, the architecture of Francis Greenway, the construction of the Snowy Mountain Scheme, the origins of Australian Rules Football, and many more aspects of Australianness as we have come to understand it. We have, of course, included lots of practical information about opening hours, the best restaurants, and unusual foodways, too. But we would hope that Australians will find the book useful as well, as a reference source about their cities, about the people who have shaped the nation, and about some of the lesser-known tidbits of their history. We welcome your comments and criticisms, and suggestions for inclusion in future editions!
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