The Devil in Tim: Penelope's Travels in Tasmania

by Tim Bowden

When Tim Bowden went back to Tasmania to explore his state of origin for the first time in many years, he was reminded of his adolescent assertion that "Tasmania is the testicle of Australia, suffusing the mainland with strength and vigor. What a pity there is only one of them." In this cheeky and warm rediscovery of Tasmania and its at-times dark history, Tim and his wife Ros explore some of the quirkier outposts of island civilization (stopping at a winery or three along the way) and travel through landscapes of incomparable beauty and devastating desolation. With a cast of characters as memorable as they are eccentric, this is a generous portrait of the island and its fiercely proud people. A fascinating and humorous account of a rapidly changing Tasmania, told by one of Australia's most infectious raconteurs and highly regarded broadcasters, The Devil in Tim belongs in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor to Tasmania, first timers and regulars alike.

Genres: Travel, Australia

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Timothy Gibson Bowden was an Australian author, radio and television broadcaster and producer, and oral historian.

Reviews

[Trish Quirk · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m visiting Tasmania soon and hoped to get a few hints on where to visit with this book. I got a few tips but mainly enjoyed listening to Tim’s voice. It’s a bit dated now.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ramblings of an arrogant, self-important, pompous traveller you'd hate to meet in your own travels.

[Damien · Rating 3 out of 5]

a different way of reading our history.....quirky facts....light read.