A Sketch Of Port Phillip: Being A Review Of The Map Of Australia Felix
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: George Arden
Binding: Hardback
Published: Garravembi Press., 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor silverfish damage to edges of DJ and light sun-fading, tanned edges.
This historical account chronicles the nascent development of the Port Phillip region, offering a detailed examination of its geography and early settlement. The work presents a critical review of the Map of Australia Felix, illustrating the cartographical understanding of the area during its formative years. Readers will find an invaluable perspective on the colonial landscape, as the author meticulously documents the physical and social contours of the burgeoning territory. It argues for a particular interpretation of the region's significance, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early European inhabitants. The prose maintains an authoritative and descriptive tone, making it an essential resource for those interested in Australian colonial history and cartography.
Author: George Arden
Binding: Hardback
Published: Garravembi Press., 1991
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor silverfish damage to edges of DJ and light sun-fading, tanned edges.
This historical account chronicles the nascent development of the Port Phillip region, offering a detailed examination of its geography and early settlement. The work presents a critical review of the Map of Australia Felix, illustrating the cartographical understanding of the area during its formative years. Readers will find an invaluable perspective on the colonial landscape, as the author meticulously documents the physical and social contours of the burgeoning territory. It argues for a particular interpretation of the region's significance, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early European inhabitants. The prose maintains an authoritative and descriptive tone, making it an essential resource for those interested in Australian colonial history and cartography.