Presented over three volumes: Volume 1: 1788–1900, The Colonial Era Volume 2: 1901­–1983, Federation to the Modern Era Volume 3: 1983–present day, Contemporary Times – Recollections and Perspectives The Australian Ark is the first work to chart the complete history of Australian wine, from 1788 to the present day. It is a romantic and magnificent story of challenges and heartbreaks, told in 3 volumes of over 1500 pages. It is a story of young ambitions in an ancient land, the cycles of tragedies and triumphs, and the development of a truly unique and fascinating wine culture.