The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry
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: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing along the spine.
Marnie Bassett's "The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry" is a meticulously researched work of Australian history, chronicling the lives and influence of the Henty family, early pioneers who played a significant role in the colonization and development of Victoria. This engaging narrative details their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the nascent Australian society, offering a vivid portrait of colonial life in the 19th century. The book presents a comprehensive account of their pastoral enterprises, political involvement, and social standing, illustrating the complexities of establishing a new world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian colonial history and the foundational figures who shaped the nation.
Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Light creasing along the spine.
Marnie Bassett's "The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry" is a meticulously researched work of Australian history, chronicling the lives and influence of the Henty family, early pioneers who played a significant role in the colonization and development of Victoria. This engaging narrative details their struggles, triumphs, and contributions to the nascent Australian society, offering a vivid portrait of colonial life in the 19th century. The book presents a comprehensive account of their pastoral enterprises, political involvement, and social standing, illustrating the complexities of establishing a new world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian colonial history and the foundational figures who shaped the nation.