Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years

Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years

$40.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, slight tears to edges of DJ, tanned edges.

Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational era of a significant Australian coastal town. This historical account details the initial settlement, the challenges faced by early pioneers, and the pivotal moments that shaped its nascent identity. J. W. Powling presents a meticulously researched narrative, illustrating the social, economic, and political forces at play during its formative half-century. The work offers an authoritative look into the origins of Port Fairy, providing essential context for understanding its enduring legacy.

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Description

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

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, slight tears to edges of DJ, tanned edges.

Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the foundational era of a significant Australian coastal town. This historical account details the initial settlement, the challenges faced by early pioneers, and the pivotal moments that shaped its nascent identity. J. W. Powling presents a meticulously researched narrative, illustrating the social, economic, and political forces at play during its formative half-century. The work offers an authoritative look into the origins of Port Fairy, providing essential context for understanding its enduring legacy.