The Engravers Of Van Diemen's Land (SIGNED)
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: Clifford Craig
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Historical Research Association, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Number 787 of 1000 copies. Yellowed boards, internally sound.
A compelling historical account chronicles the lives and artistic contributions of the engravers who plied their trade in the rugged, nascent colony of Van Diemen's Land. It uncovers the intricate processes and societal impact of their craft, illustrating how their work documented the evolving landscape and its inhabitants. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of colonial artistry, detailing the challenges faced by these artisans and their enduring legacy. Readers gain insight into a unique facet of Australian history, as the text illuminates the cultural development of a distant outpost through the lens of its visual record-keepers.
Author: Clifford Craig
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Historical Research Association, 1961
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Number 787 of 1000 copies. Yellowed boards, internally sound.
A compelling historical account chronicles the lives and artistic contributions of the engravers who plied their trade in the rugged, nascent colony of Van Diemen's Land. It uncovers the intricate processes and societal impact of their craft, illustrating how their work documented the evolving landscape and its inhabitants. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of colonial artistry, detailing the challenges faced by these artisans and their enduring legacy. Readers gain insight into a unique facet of Australian history, as the text illuminates the cultural development of a distant outpost through the lens of its visual record-keepers.