Charles Joseph La Trobe
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: Alan Gross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket clipped, some minor wear and tear around edges
Alan Gross's Charles Joseph La Trobe chronicles the remarkable life and administrative career of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Australia. This compelling biography presents a detailed account of La Trobe's significant contributions to the nascent colony, from its foundational years through periods of rapid growth and societal change. The narrative illustrates his challenges and triumphs in establishing key institutions and shaping the region's early development. Gross meticulously uncovers the complexities of colonial governance and the personal resolve required to navigate such a pivotal historical era. This work offers an essential perspective on a foundational figure in Australian history.
Author: Alan Gross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket clipped, some minor wear and tear around edges
Alan Gross's Charles Joseph La Trobe chronicles the remarkable life and administrative career of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Australia. This compelling biography presents a detailed account of La Trobe's significant contributions to the nascent colony, from its foundational years through periods of rapid growth and societal change. The narrative illustrates his challenges and triumphs in establishing key institutions and shaping the region's early development. Gross meticulously uncovers the complexities of colonial governance and the personal resolve required to navigate such a pivotal historical era. This work offers an essential perspective on a foundational figure in Australian history.