The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry

The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry

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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: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1955

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A compelling work of historical non-fiction, The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry chronicles the foundational impact of a pioneering family on the development of early Australia. This meticulously researched account presents the challenges and triumphs faced by the Henty clan as they navigated the complexities of colonial life, from land acquisition to political influence. Bassett illustrates the intricate social and economic fabric of the era, offering a vivid portrait of a family whose ambitions shaped a nascent nation. The narrative maintains an authoritative yet engaging tone, detailing the personal stories intertwined with the broader historical currents of the continent's formative years.

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Description

Author: Marnie Bassett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1955

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A compelling work of historical non-fiction, The Hentys: An Australian Colonial Tapestry chronicles the foundational impact of a pioneering family on the development of early Australia. This meticulously researched account presents the challenges and triumphs faced by the Henty clan as they navigated the complexities of colonial life, from land acquisition to political influence. Bassett illustrates the intricate social and economic fabric of the era, offering a vivid portrait of a family whose ambitions shaped a nascent nation. The narrative maintains an authoritative yet engaging tone, detailing the personal stories intertwined with the broader historical currents of the continent's formative years.