The Rabbit King
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: Catherine Watson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Boniyong Pastoral Co, Niddrie, 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This biographical study chronicles the rise of Jack McCraith, a pioneering figure in Australia’s rabbit meat industry whose entrepreneurial vision transformed a regional pest into a national commodity. Catherine Watson presents McCraith’s network of rabbit depots and transport systems with precision, illustrating how his logistical acumen and market foresight built a rural empire from an unlikely source. The narrative commands attention through its blend of agricultural history, economic strategy, and personal resilience, offering insight into postwar rural enterprise and the cultural legacy of Australia’s rabbit trade. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and archival material, the book documents a unique chapter in primary industry development.
Author: Catherine Watson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Boniyong Pastoral Co, Niddrie, 1996
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This biographical study chronicles the rise of Jack McCraith, a pioneering figure in Australia’s rabbit meat industry whose entrepreneurial vision transformed a regional pest into a national commodity. Catherine Watson presents McCraith’s network of rabbit depots and transport systems with precision, illustrating how his logistical acumen and market foresight built a rural empire from an unlikely source. The narrative commands attention through its blend of agricultural history, economic strategy, and personal resilience, offering insight into postwar rural enterprise and the cultural legacy of Australia’s rabbit trade. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and archival material, the book documents a unique chapter in primary industry development.