The Hoddle Years: Surveying In Victoria, 1836-1853

The Hoddle Years: Surveying In Victoria, 1836-1853

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Author: G. Serle In Collaboration With J.W. Serle
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Institution of Surveyors, Australia Inc., 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor wear and tear, internal pages in very good condition; signed by previous owner on internal cover

The historical work The Hoddle Years: Surveying In Victoria, 1836-1853 chronicles a pivotal era in Australian colonial history, detailing the foundational work of surveyors in shaping the landscape of Victoria. This authoritative account presents the challenges and triumphs of early land demarcation, illustrating how these efforts laid the groundwork for future settlement and development. It uncovers the intricate processes and significant figures involved in mapping the nascent colony, providing an essential perspective on the region's formative years. The narrative argues for the profound impact of these surveying endeavors on the socio-economic fabric of 19th-century Victoria.

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Author: G. Serle In Collaboration With J.W. Serle
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Institution of Surveyors, Australia Inc., 1995

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor wear and tear, internal pages in very good condition; signed by previous owner on internal cover

The historical work The Hoddle Years: Surveying In Victoria, 1836-1853 chronicles a pivotal era in Australian colonial history, detailing the foundational work of surveyors in shaping the landscape of Victoria. This authoritative account presents the challenges and triumphs of early land demarcation, illustrating how these efforts laid the groundwork for future settlement and development. It uncovers the intricate processes and significant figures involved in mapping the nascent colony, providing an essential perspective on the region's formative years. The narrative argues for the profound impact of these surveying endeavors on the socio-economic fabric of 19th-century Victoria.