Accidental Architect: The Life And Times Of George Strickland Kingston
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: Donald Langmead
Binding: Paperback
Published: Crossing Press, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling biography, Accidental Architect: The Life And Times Of George Strickland Kingston, chronicles the remarkable career of a pivotal figure in Australian colonial development. The narrative uncovers Kingston's multifaceted contributions, detailing his engineering prowess and his unexpected yet significant impact on the architectural landscape of early South Australia. Langmead presents a meticulously researched account, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of a man whose vision shaped a nascent society. Readers will find an engaging and authoritative examination of a unique historical journey, offering insights into both personal ambition and the broader forces of colonial expansion.
Author: Donald Langmead
Binding: Paperback
Published: Crossing Press, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling biography, Accidental Architect: The Life And Times Of George Strickland Kingston, chronicles the remarkable career of a pivotal figure in Australian colonial development. The narrative uncovers Kingston's multifaceted contributions, detailing his engineering prowess and his unexpected yet significant impact on the architectural landscape of early South Australia. Langmead presents a meticulously researched account, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of a man whose vision shaped a nascent society. Readers will find an engaging and authoritative examination of a unique historical journey, offering insights into both personal ambition and the broader forces of colonial expansion.