Port Adelaide Book: The history of a 'commodious harbour'

By John Cooper-Smartt

This much-anticipated new edition of the definitive history of Port Adelaide (first published in 2003, long out of print), boasts a wealth of new material and images - and a stunning new design. Covering everything from the original Kaurna inhabitants and culture, the region's natural environment, and its role as a centre of shipping and industry, to the seaside, sport and recreation, and religion, this marvellous book is a treasure trove of information.

Intricately researched and beautifully illustrated, with a mix of historical and contemporary photographs and illustrations that chart the region's evolution, this book will be a coveted collector's item and an indispensable reference.