Sir William Macgregor
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: R. B. Joyce
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne VIC, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor tear in DJ, yellowed pages and minor foxing.
This biographical work chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir William Macgregor, a pivotal figure in colonial administration and medicine. The narrative details his journey from a humble Scottish upbringing to becoming a distinguished governor across various British territories, including New Guinea, Lagos, and Queensland. It presents his significant contributions to public health, infrastructure development, and indigenous relations, illustrating his enduring legacy as a compassionate and effective leader. This scholarly account offers a comprehensive look at a key historical personality and the complexities of the British Empire during his era.
Author: R. B. Joyce
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne VIC, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Minor tear in DJ, yellowed pages and minor foxing.
This biographical work chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir William Macgregor, a pivotal figure in colonial administration and medicine. The narrative details his journey from a humble Scottish upbringing to becoming a distinguished governor across various British territories, including New Guinea, Lagos, and Queensland. It presents his significant contributions to public health, infrastructure development, and indigenous relations, illustrating his enduring legacy as a compassionate and effective leader. This scholarly account offers a comprehensive look at a key historical personality and the complexities of the British Empire during his era.