Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years

Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years

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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: J.W. Powling
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann, Melbourne, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowing of edges on external slip jacket

This compelling social history, Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years 1837 - 1887 A Social History, chronicles the foundational decades of a significant Australian settlement. J. W. Powling uncovers the intricate tapestry of early colonial life, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced by its pioneering inhabitants. The narrative presents a vivid account of community development, economic evolution, and the cultural shifts that defined the era. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shaped Port Fairy during its formative half-century, illustrating the broader patterns of Australian historical growth.

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Description

Author: J.W. Powling
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Heinemann, Melbourne, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowing of edges on external slip jacket

This compelling social history, Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years 1837 - 1887 A Social History, chronicles the foundational decades of a significant Australian settlement. J. W. Powling uncovers the intricate tapestry of early colonial life, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced by its pioneering inhabitants. The narrative presents a vivid account of community development, economic evolution, and the cultural shifts that defined the era. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shaped Port Fairy during its formative half-century, illustrating the broader patterns of Australian historical growth.