About the author
Ghosts of Yilagun
A mad fishos journey of adventure and discovery
Broome-based author and TAFE Horticulture Lecturer, Kim Courtenay has just released a standout new book. Kim trained as a journalist at the Sydney Daily Mirror in the early 1970s and his easy-to-read style takes you from the late 50s on the near-pristine Murrumbidgee River, to the Sydney rocks in the 1960s catching southern bluefin tuna with his teenage mates.
Through the late 70s, on the banks of the upper Hawkesbury where the saltwater meets the fresh, life was simple, connected to the river and the seasons. Broome beckoned in the early 80s, when it was a sleepy hollow on the coast and a kayak was a great way to catch a feed. While working on the upper Daly River from 89 – 92, a big canoe was easy to get up and down rapids, and to join a secret world of living dinosaurs.
Beautiful artwork by Ben Loaring and Roger Swainston and great photos make Ghosts of Yilagun a visual experience as well as an important historical record. The 15 chapters are stand-alone stories with poignant observations. It’s an entertaining read and an ideal Christmas gift for anyone with a love of commuting with nature.
