A Settlement Amply Supplied: Food Technology In Nineteenth Century Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: K. T. H. Farrer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of historical non-fiction, A Settlement Amply Supplied chronicles the ingenious methods and technological advancements that shaped food production and preservation in colonial Australia. This scholarly account details the challenges and innovations in supplying sustenance to a burgeoning population during the nineteenth century, presenting a vivid picture of early Australian ingenuity. The narrative uncovers the critical role of food technology in the development of a new nation, illustrating how settlers adapted and engineered solutions to ensure their survival and prosperity. It argues for the profound impact of these often-overlooked aspects of daily life on the broader historical trajectory of the continent.
Author: K. T. H. Farrer
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of historical non-fiction, A Settlement Amply Supplied chronicles the ingenious methods and technological advancements that shaped food production and preservation in colonial Australia. This scholarly account details the challenges and innovations in supplying sustenance to a burgeoning population during the nineteenth century, presenting a vivid picture of early Australian ingenuity. The narrative uncovers the critical role of food technology in the development of a new nation, illustrating how settlers adapted and engineered solutions to ensure their survival and prosperity. It argues for the profound impact of these often-overlooked aspects of daily life on the broader historical trajectory of the continent.