{"product_id":"9781920898120","title":"Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands","description":"Author: Andrew D. Short\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781920898120\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 18 May 2006\u003cbr\u003ePages: 329\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands\u003c\/i\u003e covers the beaches of the Tasmanian coast, together with those on Maria, Bruny, King, Robbins, Walker and Flinders islands  in all, 1,617 beaches spread along 3,030 km of coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has two aims. First, to provide the public with general information on the origin and nature of all Tasmania's beaches, including the contribution of geology, oceanography, climate and biota to the beaches, and information on beach hazards and safety. Second, to provide a description of each beach, including its name(s), location, access, facilities, dimensions and the character of the beach and surf zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book comments on the suitability of the beach for bathing, surfing and fishing, with special emphasis on the natural hazards. Based on the physical hazards, all beaches are rated in terms of public safety and scaled from 1 (least hazardous) to 10 (most hazardous).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46861490749598,"sku":"ADS-9781920898120","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781920898120.jpg?v=1779252732","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781920898120","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}