A mysterious 200-year-old book from Macclesfield has been discovered in the National Library of Australia.

The 14-page pamphlet, the only known copy in the world, is called Tour through the Apollo Gardens in Gawsworth.

It was printed by a J Dean of Congleton in 1802 and recounts a bizarre, fantastical story around the world, from England to New York and then onto Botany Bay in Sydney, Australia.

It's there that the unnamed narrator comes face to face with the terrifying Wild Hairy Man who is chained to a den.

It also features an etching of a mystical creature - part man, part monster - called the Hairy Wild Man from Botany Bay.

The pamphlet was found by the library's curator Nat Williams whose investigation found that the pamphlet was part of collection of thousands of books, manuscripts, maps and pictures by New Zealand-born art collector Sir Rex Nan Kivell.

The Express's own investigation has discovered a possible connection to the book.

According to discussions on a genealogy forum, Apollo Gardens in Gawsworth may have been owned by a Thomas Hammond during the late 19th century.

If you can help solve this mystery call Stuart Greer on 0161 211 2061 or email stuart.greer@menmedia.co.uk