Tascott author and retired school teacher, Peter Fisher, has released the second edition of his book: Tales From the Rainforest: History and Heritage on the NSW Central Coast.
A local bushwalker and historian, Fisher has explored at length the rainforest pockets found in the region.
He has meticulously researched several of the rare and endangered sites, discovering in the process a raft of little-known stories which make for fascinating reading for the history-buff and/or bushwalker.
Fisher is a keen amateur photographer and he contributes to photos found throughout the book, most in full colour.
He said the A4 sized book, with 230 pages, will be the final edition of the book and he will not be printing additional copies.
“We have far more rainforest here than most people realise,” Fisher said.
“I chose to write a book about this topic because it combines my two favourite pursuits – bush exploration and local history.
“As far as I’m concerned, you can’t get any more interesting than either of these two.
“It makes for a very attractive coffee table book and the perfect gift for Christmas.
“It’s a one-off and nothing like it has ever been done before.”
Fisher has started on his second book but is remaining mum about the topic – other than to say it will be a fascinating local history subject.
As it took four and half years for Fisher to write his first book, he expects the new one will be ready in two or three years.
Tales From the Rainforest can be ordered by emailing: peterfishercentralcoast@gmail.com or on Peter fisher’s Facebook page.
Source:
Media release, Nov 25
Peter Fisher