Samuel Terry: The Botany Bay Rothschild
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gwyneth M. Dow
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sydney University Press., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tear and sun damage to just jacket.
This biographical work chronicles the remarkable life of Samuel Terry, an emancipist who rose from humble beginnings as a convict to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in early colonial Australia. The narrative details his shrewd business acumen and relentless ambition, which earned him the moniker "The Botany Bay Rothschild." It presents a compelling account of social mobility and economic power in a nascent society, illustrating the complex dynamics of wealth accumulation and societal influence during a pivotal period in Australian history. This scholarly yet engaging text offers a deep insight into the life of a foundational colonial figure.
Author: Gwyneth M. Dow
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sydney University Press., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tear and sun damage to just jacket.
This biographical work chronicles the remarkable life of Samuel Terry, an emancipist who rose from humble beginnings as a convict to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in early colonial Australia. The narrative details his shrewd business acumen and relentless ambition, which earned him the moniker "The Botany Bay Rothschild." It presents a compelling account of social mobility and economic power in a nascent society, illustrating the complex dynamics of wealth accumulation and societal influence during a pivotal period in Australian history. This scholarly yet engaging text offers a deep insight into the life of a foundational colonial figure.