Weevils In The Flour: An Oral Record Of The 1930's Depression In Australia
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: Wendy Lowenstein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hyland House , 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ worn and faded. Light chipping and some rips to same. Spine of board chipped and discoloured. Block yellowed. Pages in good condition, binding sturdy.
This compelling work chronicles the profound human impact of the Great Depression across Australia. Through a collection of poignant oral histories, it uncovers the daily struggles, resilience, and resourcefulness of ordinary people facing unprecedented economic hardship. The narrative presents a vivid and authentic portrayal of a pivotal era, detailing the personal sacrifices and community spirit that defined the period. It illustrates how individuals and families navigated widespread unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval, offering an invaluable firsthand account of a nation in crisis. This essential historical document provides a powerful and intimate understanding of Australian society during the 1930s.
Author: Wendy Lowenstein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hyland House , 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: DJ worn and faded. Light chipping and some rips to same. Spine of board chipped and discoloured. Block yellowed. Pages in good condition, binding sturdy.
This compelling work chronicles the profound human impact of the Great Depression across Australia. Through a collection of poignant oral histories, it uncovers the daily struggles, resilience, and resourcefulness of ordinary people facing unprecedented economic hardship. The narrative presents a vivid and authentic portrayal of a pivotal era, detailing the personal sacrifices and community spirit that defined the period. It illustrates how individuals and families navigated widespread unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval, offering an invaluable firsthand account of a nation in crisis. This essential historical document provides a powerful and intimate understanding of Australian society during the 1930s.