In 1992 Maleny author Steven Lang followed the route taken by the first official white men along the length of the Mary River. Travelling alone and on foot, Steven started from the river’s source near Maleny, and ended his journey where it reaches the sea at Maryborough. A Strong Brown God is Steven’s illustrated personal diary and memoir of that journey. It is a fascinating insight and intimate portrait of a river that has only recently been reprieved when the Federal Government stopped the Traveston Crossing Dam. So this book, beautifully illustrated, is a timely testament to the human and ecological treasures that enfold this remarkable Queensland river.
Steven Lang’s book will be launched in February, hopefully by Environment Minister, Peter Garratt. See next month’s issue of HT for a review of Steven’s book and details of how to purchase a copy.
Steven Lang’s play, A Strong Brown God, was performed at the Metro Arts Theatre in Brisbane in 1996. Currently writiing his third novel, Steven also writes short stories and articles published in anthologies, newspapers and literary magazines.
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