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akubra is australian for hat
this is the story of the history making hat that has been a part of australian life since 1912 . in akubra is australian for hat grenville turner takes us on a journey with this unique australian institution . p aussies have lived loved and died under their akubras and wearing one has been a longstanding tradition throughout the continent . the akubra does it all . it provides shade from the harsh australian sun works as a fan on a hot day keeps snakes at bay serves as a water jug for a horse and swats away flies . it can even be worn as a hat . go figure . p this book isnt just about history . its tone is witty and lighthearted and breathes that famous aussie attitude youll have no worries as long as you have your akubra in hand or on head .
paperback andrews mcmeel publishing 2009 isbn13 9780740785054 isbn10 0740785052
abridged n isbn 13 9780740785054 number in series 1 number of pages 81 publisher andrews mcmeel pub release date 62135769600000