Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: J. W. Powling
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear, previous owner name inside. First two pages have some surface tearing where they were previously stuck together, cloth cover has wear.
Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational period of a significant Australian coastal town. J. W. Powling meticulously uncovers the challenges and triumphs of its early settlers, detailing the economic, social, and political developments that shaped the community. This historical account presents a vivid picture of life in the mid-19th century, illustrating the growth from a nascent settlement to a thriving port. The narrative argues for the enduring legacy of these formative decades, providing essential insights into the region's heritage. It instructs readers on the intricate forces that forged Port Fairy's unique identity during its initial half-century.
Author: J. W. Powling
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear, previous owner name inside. First two pages have some surface tearing where they were previously stuck together, cloth cover has wear.
Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational period of a significant Australian coastal town. J. W. Powling meticulously uncovers the challenges and triumphs of its early settlers, detailing the economic, social, and political developments that shaped the community. This historical account presents a vivid picture of life in the mid-19th century, illustrating the growth from a nascent settlement to a thriving port. The narrative argues for the enduring legacy of these formative decades, providing essential insights into the region's heritage. It instructs readers on the intricate forces that forged Port Fairy's unique identity during its initial half-century.