Portrait With Background: A Life Of Georgiana Molloy
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Rectangular cut on fep. Chipped and worn DJ with some loss. inding remains tight. Clean copy.
'Portrait With Background: A Life Of Georgiana Molloy presents a compelling biographical account of Georgiana Molloy, a remarkable figure in early Australian colonial history. This narrative chronicles her journey as a pioneering settler and her significant contributions to botany in Western Australia. The book illustrates her dedication to collecting and documenting the region's unique flora, often under challenging circumstances. It also details the personal struggles and triumphs of a woman carving out a life in a new world, offering a vivid portrayal of her resilience and passion. Hasluck's work uncovers the intricate layers of Molloy's life, establishing her legacy as a pivotal botanical collector and a testament to the human spirit.'
Author: Alexandra Hasluck
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Oxford University Press
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. Rectangular cut on fep. Chipped and worn DJ with some loss. inding remains tight. Clean copy.
'Portrait With Background: A Life Of Georgiana Molloy presents a compelling biographical account of Georgiana Molloy, a remarkable figure in early Australian colonial history. This narrative chronicles her journey as a pioneering settler and her significant contributions to botany in Western Australia. The book illustrates her dedication to collecting and documenting the region's unique flora, often under challenging circumstances. It also details the personal struggles and triumphs of a woman carving out a life in a new world, offering a vivid portrayal of her resilience and passion. Hasluck's work uncovers the intricate layers of Molloy's life, establishing her legacy as a pivotal botanical collector and a testament to the human spirit.'