Port Phillip Gentlemen

Port Phillip Gentlemen

$35.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Paul De Serville
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to spine of DJ, some minor bumps to edges of DJ.

Paul De Serville's Port Phillip Gentlemen chronicles the formative years of colonial Victoria, presenting a vivid tableau of the influential figures who shaped its nascent society. This historical account details the lives, aspirations, and social dynamics of the early settlers, illustrating their contributions to the region's development. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships and challenges faced by these individuals as they established a new order in a burgeoning land. It argues for the significant impact of these gentlemen on the cultural and economic landscape of 19th-century Australia, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal era.

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Description

Author: Paul De Serville
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press., 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight fading to spine of DJ, some minor bumps to edges of DJ.

Paul De Serville's Port Phillip Gentlemen chronicles the formative years of colonial Victoria, presenting a vivid tableau of the influential figures who shaped its nascent society. This historical account details the lives, aspirations, and social dynamics of the early settlers, illustrating their contributions to the region's development. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of relationships and challenges faced by these individuals as they established a new order in a burgeoning land. It argues for the significant impact of these gentlemen on the cultural and economic landscape of 19th-century Australia, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal era.