A Town Like No Other: The Living Tradition of New Norcia – Edited by David Hutchinson (Revised Edition, 2007)

Editor:
David Hutchinson
Assistant Editors: Dom Chris Power OSB, Wendy Pearce

Publisher:
Fremantle Arts Centre Press, South Fremantle, W.A., 2007 (Revised edition)

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
156 pages, with colour illustrations and portraits

ISBN:
9781863681322/1863681329

Condition:
Near Fine – light wear to covers only. Clean, bright, and tightly bound.

Description:
*A Town Like No Other* is a richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated history of New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town. Located 132 km north of Perth, New Norcia was established in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine monks and has remained a unique spiritual, cultural, and educational presence in Western Australia ever since.

This revised edition delves into the Benedictine tradition, the lives of the monks, and the town's architecture, art, and legacy. It also engages with the complex and often difficult history of the mission’s interactions with the Noongar people, offering perspectives on race relations, Catholic mission work, and sport as a cultural bridge.

Why You’ll Love It:
A beautifully produced and deeply reflective account of one of Australia's most unusual and symbolic towns. Essential for those interested in religious history, Indigenous relations, or Western Australian heritage.