The Governor's Lady: Mrs. Philip Gidley King
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: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
The biographical work The Governor's Lady: Mrs. King chronicles the life of Anna Josepha King, the wife of Philip Gidley King, third Governor of New South Wales. This historical account illuminates the challenges and triumphs of early colonial life through the eyes of a prominent woman, detailing her significant contributions to the nascent Australian society. Bassett presents a vivid portrait of a resilient figure navigating the complexities of leadership, social hierarchy, and personal sacrifice in a new world. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of individuals on the shaping of a nation, offering a compelling look at the domestic and public spheres of colonial administration. It argues for Anna Josepha King's pivotal role beyond the shadow of her husband, establishing her as a formidable force in her own right.
Author: Marnie Bassett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1940, Oxford University Press
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
The biographical work The Governor's Lady: Mrs. King chronicles the life of Anna Josepha King, the wife of Philip Gidley King, third Governor of New South Wales. This historical account illuminates the challenges and triumphs of early colonial life through the eyes of a prominent woman, detailing her significant contributions to the nascent Australian society. Bassett presents a vivid portrait of a resilient figure navigating the complexities of leadership, social hierarchy, and personal sacrifice in a new world. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of individuals on the shaping of a nation, offering a compelling look at the domestic and public spheres of colonial administration. It argues for Anna Josepha King's pivotal role beyond the shadow of her husband, establishing her as a formidable force in her own right.