Whispering Wire
- 268 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
The Overland Telegraph Line, completed in 1872, revolutionized communication in Australia by linking Adelaide to Darwin and facilitating instant global connectivity. In this exploration, Rosamund Burton retraces the historical route of this significant yet overlooked infrastructure, journeying through the diverse landscapes of the Australian desert to the flood-prone regions of the Top End, shedding light on its impact and legacy over the past century and a half.
