Weevils In The Flour: An Oral Record Of The 1930S Depression In Australia (SIGNED)
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: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Stained endpapers.
This compelling historical account, Weevils In The Flour: An Oral Record Of The 1930's Depression In Australia, chronicles the profound impact of the Great Depression on ordinary Australians. Through a collection of firsthand testimonies, it uncovers the daily struggles, resilience, and resourcefulness of individuals and families facing unprecedented economic hardship. The narrative presents a vivid and often poignant picture of a nation grappling with poverty, unemployment, and social upheaval. Lowenstein's meticulous compilation details the personal sacrifices and collective spirit that defined an era, illustrating the enduring human capacity for survival amidst adversity. This essential work offers an authentic and moving perspective on a pivotal period in Australian history.
Author: Wendy Lowenstein
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, HYLAND HOUSE MELBOURNE
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Stained endpapers.
This compelling historical account, Weevils In The Flour: An Oral Record Of The 1930's Depression In Australia, chronicles the profound impact of the Great Depression on ordinary Australians. Through a collection of firsthand testimonies, it uncovers the daily struggles, resilience, and resourcefulness of individuals and families facing unprecedented economic hardship. The narrative presents a vivid and often poignant picture of a nation grappling with poverty, unemployment, and social upheaval. Lowenstein's meticulous compilation details the personal sacrifices and collective spirit that defined an era, illustrating the enduring human capacity for survival amidst adversity. This essential work offers an authentic and moving perspective on a pivotal period in Australian history.