The Bridges Of The Yarra
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: Dacre Smyth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Dacre Smyth, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This richly produced volume in Australian regional art and literature presents a visual and poetic tribute to the bridges spanning Melbourne’s Yarra River. Dacre Smyth documents over 30 structures through full-page watercolour paintings, each paired with original verse and historical commentary. The book illustrates the architectural diversity and civic significance of these crossings, from colonial stone arches to modern steel spans, situating them within the evolving urban landscape. Smyth argues that bridges are more than infrastructure—they are cultural landmarks that reflect the city’s growth, memory, and identity.
Author: Dacre Smyth
Binding: Hardback
Published: Dacre Smyth, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This richly produced volume in Australian regional art and literature presents a visual and poetic tribute to the bridges spanning Melbourne’s Yarra River. Dacre Smyth documents over 30 structures through full-page watercolour paintings, each paired with original verse and historical commentary. The book illustrates the architectural diversity and civic significance of these crossings, from colonial stone arches to modern steel spans, situating them within the evolving urban landscape. Smyth argues that bridges are more than infrastructure—they are cultural landmarks that reflect the city’s growth, memory, and identity.