Akubra is Australian for Hat

This Is The Story Of The History-making Hat That Has Been A Part Of Australian Life Since 1912. In Akubra Is Australian For Hat, Grenville Turner Takes Us On A Journey With This Unique Australian Institution. Aussies Have Lived, Loved, And Died Under Their Akubras, And Wearing One Has Been A Longstanding Tradition Throughout The Continent. The Akubra Does It All. It Provides Shade From The Harsh Australian Sun, Works As A Fan On A Hot Day, Keeps Snakes At Bay, Serves As A Water Jug For A Horse, And Swats Away Flies. It Can Even Be Worn As A Hat. Go Figure. This Book Isn't Just About History. Its Tone Is Witty And Lighthearted, And Breathes That Famous Aussie Attitude--you'll Have No Worries As Long As You Have Your Akubra In Hand (or On Head.)