Revised, enlarged edition: landscape quarto; paperback; 136pp., with black & white illustrations. New. An early tourist guide to the Sydney region published around 1880, declared that Sydney had two main attractions – the Harbour and the Mountains. Of the two the greater variety was offered by the Blue Mountains, which from the earliest days has provided Sydney-siders and tourists to the country with an escape from the urban pressure and pollution of the City. This fascinating guide covers all aspects of the Blue Mountains’ development, from the first crossing through to the establishment of the palatial guesthouses and spa retreats in the hey-days of the 1930s. pp. 135 #200515