Thomas Peel Of Swan River
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Alexandra Hasluck’s Thomas Peel Of Swan River chronicles the tumultuous life of a pivotal figure in Western Australian colonial history. This biographical work meticulously details Peel’s ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated attempts to establish a vast settlement in the Swan River Colony during the early 19th century. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of colonial struggles, land disputes, and the clash of cultures, capturing the harsh realities faced by early European settlers. Hasluck’s authoritative prose uncovers the complexities of Peel’s character and the significant impact of his endeavors on the region’s development. It illustrates the challenges of pioneering and the often-unforgiving nature of the Australian frontier, offering a compelling historical account.
Author: Alexandra Hasluck
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Alexandra Hasluck’s Thomas Peel Of Swan River chronicles the tumultuous life of a pivotal figure in Western Australian colonial history. This biographical work meticulously details Peel’s ambitious yet ultimately ill-fated attempts to establish a vast settlement in the Swan River Colony during the early 19th century. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of colonial struggles, land disputes, and the clash of cultures, capturing the harsh realities faced by early European settlers. Hasluck’s authoritative prose uncovers the complexities of Peel’s character and the significant impact of his endeavors on the region’s development. It illustrates the challenges of pioneering and the often-unforgiving nature of the Australian frontier, offering a compelling historical account.