The Front Door: Darwin, 1869-1969
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: Douglas Lockwood
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, Adelaide, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the pivotal century in the life of Darwin, Australia, from 1869 to 1969. It uncovers the challenges and triumphs that shaped this remote yet strategically vital city, often referred to as Australia's northern gateway. The narrative illustrates the resilience of its inhabitants and the dramatic events that defined its growth and character. Presenting a vivid portrait of a community forging its identity against a backdrop of colonial expansion and wartime adversity, the text offers a compelling look at a crucial period in Australian development.
Author: Douglas Lockwood
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, Adelaide, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the pivotal century in the life of Darwin, Australia, from 1869 to 1969. It uncovers the challenges and triumphs that shaped this remote yet strategically vital city, often referred to as Australia's northern gateway. The narrative illustrates the resilience of its inhabitants and the dramatic events that defined its growth and character. Presenting a vivid portrait of a community forging its identity against a backdrop of colonial expansion and wartime adversity, the text offers a compelling look at a crucial period in Australian development.