Of Marsupials and Men by Alistair Paton fashion-industry ‘A rich evocation of an

‘A rich evocation of an era and a beautiful insight into the process of emerging from childhood into womanhood

tin cans and synthetic dyes

In the Victorian town of Mitrefò

Vision will appeal to lovers of art

and the ways in which our families bring us home

Of Marsupials and Men by Alistair Paton fashion-industry ‘A rich evocation of anOf Marsupials and Men recounts the fascinating and often hilarious history of the men and women who dedicated their lives to understanding Australias native animals. To the first European colonists, Australian wildlife was bewildering. Marsupials and gum trees seemed strange and hostile; rabbits, sheep and oak trees were familiar and safe. A bustling animal trade soon developed in both directions: foxes, starlings and other reminders of home were