Sydney - The 1850S: The Lost Collections
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: Barry Groom & Warren Wickman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The University of Sydney, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Sydney - The 1850S: The Lost Collections chronicles a pivotal decade in the vibrant history of Sydney, Australia, focusing on the forgotten treasures and cultural artifacts of the era. This compelling historical work uncovers the stories behind significant but often overlooked collections, ranging from public archives to private holdings, that shaped the city's identity during its rapid expansion. Barry Groom and Warren Wickman present a meticulously researched account, illustrating the social, economic, and artistic landscape of a burgeoning metropolis. The narrative details the challenges of preservation and the serendipitous discoveries that bring this bygone era vividly to life for contemporary readers. It offers an invaluable perspective on the cultural heritage of 19th-century Sydney, making it an essential read for historians and enthusiasts of Australian history.
Author: Barry Groom & Warren Wickman
Binding: Hardback
Published: The University of Sydney, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Sydney - The 1850S: The Lost Collections chronicles a pivotal decade in the vibrant history of Sydney, Australia, focusing on the forgotten treasures and cultural artifacts of the era. This compelling historical work uncovers the stories behind significant but often overlooked collections, ranging from public archives to private holdings, that shaped the city's identity during its rapid expansion. Barry Groom and Warren Wickman present a meticulously researched account, illustrating the social, economic, and artistic landscape of a burgeoning metropolis. The narrative details the challenges of preservation and the serendipitous discoveries that bring this bygone era vividly to life for contemporary readers. It offers an invaluable perspective on the cultural heritage of 19th-century Sydney, making it an essential read for historians and enthusiasts of Australian history.