Ballarat Sketchbook

Ballarat Sketchbook

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Graham Hawley And John Bechervaise
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on prelims.

This local history book, "Ballarat Sketchbook," captures the essence of the historic Australian city through the combined talents of Graham Hawley and John Bechervaise. Hawley's evocative illustrations bring Ballarat's iconic architecture, streetscapes, and natural beauty to life, while Bechervaise's accompanying text provides insightful historical context and engaging anecdotes. The volume presents a nostalgic journey through the city's past, detailing its gold rush heritage and subsequent development. It is an ideal acquisition for enthusiasts of Australian history, local studies, and urban sketching, offering both visual delight and informative narrative.

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Description

Author: Graham Hawley And John Bechervaise
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby Limited, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on prelims.

This local history book, "Ballarat Sketchbook," captures the essence of the historic Australian city through the combined talents of Graham Hawley and John Bechervaise. Hawley's evocative illustrations bring Ballarat's iconic architecture, streetscapes, and natural beauty to life, while Bechervaise's accompanying text provides insightful historical context and engaging anecdotes. The volume presents a nostalgic journey through the city's past, detailing its gold rush heritage and subsequent development. It is an ideal acquisition for enthusiasts of Australian history, local studies, and urban sketching, offering both visual delight and informative narrative.