Return To Rosstown: Railways, Land Sales And Sugar Bost Ventures In Caulfield
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: D F Jowett And I G Weickhardt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rosstown Historical Research Group , Mordialloc, 1978
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards slightly bowed.
This historical account chronicles the ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated Rosstown railway project and its profound impact on the Caulfield area. It meticulously details the speculative land sales and the audacious sugar beet ventures that accompanied the railway's development, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century entrepreneurial spirit and its challenges. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of financial dealings and local politics that shaped the region's early economic landscape. Presenting a thorough examination of these historical endeavors, the work illustrates how grand visions often collide with economic realities. It offers a compelling look into a significant chapter of local development, providing valuable insights for historians and enthusiasts alike.
Author: D F Jowett And I G Weickhardt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rosstown Historical Research Group , Mordialloc, 1978
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards slightly bowed.
This historical account chronicles the ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated Rosstown railway project and its profound impact on the Caulfield area. It meticulously details the speculative land sales and the audacious sugar beet ventures that accompanied the railway's development, painting a vivid picture of 19th-century entrepreneurial spirit and its challenges. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of financial dealings and local politics that shaped the region's early economic landscape. Presenting a thorough examination of these historical endeavors, the work illustrates how grand visions often collide with economic realities. It offers a compelling look into a significant chapter of local development, providing valuable insights for historians and enthusiasts alike.