In Search of Hobart Author:Peter Timms Perched on the edge of the world and presided over by the peaks of Mount Wellington, Hobart is a city steeped in a rich cultural history, filled with both newcomers and those who can trace their lineage back to the convicts. On the surface, with its pretty harbour, quaint (yet arduous) streets and unpredictable weather, Hobart encapsulates a cit... more »y where time has stood still for 200 years. But beneath this charming provincial city, for better or worse, a metropolis is emerging. Exploring Hobart from a personal view, resident and writer Peter Timms builds a lively, evocative and sometimes highly critical picture of Hobart today. He deftly interweaves the views and opinions of residents and visitors - from the early convicts to the current mayor - with press reports and literary references to uncover how the city has developed over the past 200 years, how its sometimes brutal past has helped shape its special character, and what it is like to live in a small city on an island so far from the rest of Australia and the world. Today Hobart is once again facing radical change. The qualities that make it unique - its modest size, its wealth of heritage buildings, its spectacular natural setting - are threatened by growth and development. By thoughtfully examining Hobart's architectural and planning history, its cultural life, economy and, above all, its people, Peter Timms helps explain why Hobart is changing in the way it is, and what its future might hold.« less