The 130-year-old book that brought the Great Barrier Reef to the world | ABC Australia
June 4, 2025
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For as long as humans have ventured to the Great Barrier Reef, they've been captivated by it. This world beneath the waves has drawn us in for centuries — mysterious, vibrant, and utterly spellbinding.
Hidden away in a quiet shack in far north Queensland, fisherman Billy Dunn treasures his first-edition copy of a 130-year-old book detailing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
Contained within its pages are bold illustrations which helped bring the magic of the reef to the wider world, written at a time before it became a bucket-list item for adventurers across the globe.
It offers a glimpse into the enduring enchantment of the world below the surface, and how it has become such a powerful symbol in Australia today.
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