The Australian Homestead
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: Philip Cox Wesley Stacey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, Melbourne, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling work chronicles the architectural and social history of the Australian homestead, presenting a detailed examination of these iconic structures. It illustrates their development from colonial origins to their enduring place in the national landscape, uncovering the unique design elements and the lives shaped by these distinctive dwellings. Through insightful analysis and evocative imagery, the volume captures the spirit and resilience embedded within Australia's rural heritage. It argues for the homestead's central role in defining Australian identity and its architectural legacy, offering a profound appreciation for these significant cultural landmarks.
Author: Philip Cox Wesley Stacey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press, Melbourne, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling work chronicles the architectural and social history of the Australian homestead, presenting a detailed examination of these iconic structures. It illustrates their development from colonial origins to their enduring place in the national landscape, uncovering the unique design elements and the lives shaped by these distinctive dwellings. Through insightful analysis and evocative imagery, the volume captures the spirit and resilience embedded within Australia's rural heritage. It argues for the homestead's central role in defining Australian identity and its architectural legacy, offering a profound appreciation for these significant cultural landmarks.