Gold seekers. Bail-ups by bushrangers. Fearless drivers. The Royal Mail. The coaches that carried a nation—and the stories that rattle on ...
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Back to the Beginning (Victoria & the Goldfields) ... From the goldfields rush to Ned Kelly country — where Cobb and Co. first thundered into legend.
ISBN: 978-0-6459759-1-8 Edition 1 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst) ... Bushrangers, escort robberies, and the Royal Mail — the dramatic story of Cobb and Co.'s as it rumbled through N.S.W.
ISBN: 978-0-6459759-4-9 Edition 2 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.- Queensland Bound (Brisbane & Beyond) ... A richly researched history of Cobb and Co.'s coaching operations in Queensland, tracing the routes, characters, and events that shaped Brisbane, Ipswich and beyond.
ISBN: 978-1-7643173-1-3 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Cobb's Coach Drivers ... The men behind the reins — over 800 drivers identified, their lives, accidents, and legacies preserved.
ISBN: 97806468701-0-6 Edition 2 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Great Northern Road (Tenterfield to Warwick) ... Where the iron-shod wheels echoed through mountain passes and the pioneering spirit refused to be stopped.
ISBN: 978-0-6459759-8-7 Edition 3 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Western Run (Brisbane, Toowoomba, Roma & Charleville) ... Mud, dust, flood, and bolting horses — life on Queensland's most demanding coaching routes.
ISBN: 978-0-6459759-3-2 Edition 2 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days (Amusing Anecdotes & Tales of Grit and Graft)
Heroic tales, sharp humour, and the poems and voices of those who lived the coaching era firsthand. ISBN: 978-0-6459759-9-4 Edition 2 Paperback Available |
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Jimmy the Whip ... A fast-paced gold rush adventure that brings the courage and resilience of early Australia to life for young readers.
ISBN: 978-1-7643173-0-6 Paperback Available |
Discover the coaches, the drivers, and the stories of colonial Australia
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'Jimmy the Whip' ... curriculum-aligned book ... complimentary copy available for school libraries
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Wholesale and trade information — stock the series in your store
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Follow the routes — places to visit along the old Cobb & Co. tracks
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What readers are saying
"A historically significant book series by Australia's most acclaimed Cobb and Co. author—an essential read for history enthusiasts."
John Osborne OAM, Toowoomba, Queensland
"A historically significant book series by Australia's most acclaimed Cobb and Co. author—an essential read for history enthusiasts."
John Osborne OAM, Toowoomba, Queensland
"I bought the set of your 'Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.' books and I am impressed to say the least. Hazel has obviously put a vast amount of time and effort into creating this series and the result is fantastic. I am thoroughly enjoying reading them. Thank you Hazel, and once again well done." Greg Cotter, Adelaide Lead, Victoria
Jimmy the Whip "Terrific work, compliments! What an engaging, memorable read!"— Meredith Brice Copland, Co-director, Migration Art Museum, Conzano, Italy
"Jimmy the Whip is an engaging historical read that skilfully balances humour with rich Australian history, all presented through an accessible and enjoyable story format. The text cleverly weaves factual information about Cobb & Co into the narrative, helping readers understand the daily reliance on this vital transport service in Australia’s past without losing the flow of the story.
The combination of light-hearted moments and historical detail makes the content memorable and engaging for readers, while still clearly conveying the importance of coaches, horses and teamwork in everyday colonial life. The illustrations work in harmony with the text, visually reinforcing key historical elements and supporting comprehension of how Cobb & Co operated.
Overall, Jimmy the Whip is a thoughtfully crafted text that brings history to life, using humour, narrative and visual support to deepen understanding of an important part of Australia’s heritage."
Classroom Teacher – Dianne Kibble, Beenleigh, Queensland
The combination of light-hearted moments and historical detail makes the content memorable and engaging for readers, while still clearly conveying the importance of coaches, horses and teamwork in everyday colonial life. The illustrations work in harmony with the text, visually reinforcing key historical elements and supporting comprehension of how Cobb & Co operated.
Overall, Jimmy the Whip is a thoughtfully crafted text that brings history to life, using humour, narrative and visual support to deepen understanding of an important part of Australia’s heritage."
Classroom Teacher – Dianne Kibble, Beenleigh, Queensland
Books already held in public libraries.
Along the tracks that built modern Australia ...
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Australia's foremost researcher on the Cobb & Co. era
Hazel Johnson | Teacher, farmer, historian, author of eight books Presented to the Governor of Queensland | Queensland Museum book launch | 40+ years in education Find out more ... 
Public Group - 'Cobb and Co.'
Email: hazel@cobbandcotracks.com
Mobile: 0417 984 455 |
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cobb and Co. stage coaches travelled. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and, extend our deep respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. |