Godwin's Emigrant's Guide To Van Diemen's Land
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: Godwin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Government Printing Office, Hobart, 1990
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Number 433 of 500 copies. Brown half-leather and suede covered boards. Clean and sturdy copy.
This historical guide presents essential information for those considering relocation to the distant shores of Van Diemen's Land. It meticulously details the practicalities of emigration, from the journey itself to establishing a new life in the colony. The text instructs prospective settlers on the climate, resources, and opportunities awaiting them, offering a comprehensive overview of the challenges and rewards of colonial existence. It also illustrates the social and economic landscape of the era, providing invaluable insights into a pivotal period of Australian history. This authoritative volume serves as a crucial primary source for understanding 19th-century migration and settlement.
Author: Godwin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Tasmanian Government Printing Office, Hobart, 1990
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Number 433 of 500 copies. Brown half-leather and suede covered boards. Clean and sturdy copy.
This historical guide presents essential information for those considering relocation to the distant shores of Van Diemen's Land. It meticulously details the practicalities of emigration, from the journey itself to establishing a new life in the colony. The text instructs prospective settlers on the climate, resources, and opportunities awaiting them, offering a comprehensive overview of the challenges and rewards of colonial existence. It also illustrates the social and economic landscape of the era, providing invaluable insights into a pivotal period of Australian history. This authoritative volume serves as a crucial primary source for understanding 19th-century migration and settlement.