Of Flutes & Foghorns

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Of Flutes & Foghorns invites readers on an illustrated voyage around Sydney Harbour with maritime chronicler Peter Austin. This 2015 Australian autobiography blends personal yarn with harbour history, perfect for adults and young adults who relish true down-under stories.

Peter Austin recounts decades skippering ferries, tugboats and heritage craft, capturing the fog-laden dawns, whistle codes and larger-than-life characters that keep the working port alive. History buffs will appreciate the behind-the-scenes glimpses of Sydney’s famous waterway, while memoir lovers enjoy the salty humour of a life afloat.

The 232-page paperback arrives in very good, smoke-free condition: crisp, unmarked pages, no dog ears, tightly bound for many more readings. Generously illustrated throughout, the book lets vintage vessels and harbour vistas speak alongside the author’s lively anecdotes.

An ideal gift for anyone curious about Australian maritime heritage, Of Flutes & Foghorns slots neatly into a collection of Sydney history, biographies & true stories, or nautical memoirs—ready to sail onto your shelf today.