Pioneers & Painters: One Hundred Years Of Eltham And Its Shire
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:
Condition: Good. Jacket: faded with some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: gifter's inscription on half-title page. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly detailed work of local Australian history, Pioneers & Painters: One Hundred Years of Eltham and Its Shire chronicles the remarkable cultural and social evolution of the Eltham district over the course of a century. Alan Marshall — one of Australia's most celebrated and compassionate writers — presents the story of a community shaped equally by hardy pioneer settlers and a thriving artistic tradition that drew some of the country's most significant painters and creative figures to its hills and valleys. The narrative weaves together personal histories, community milestones, and the flourishing of a uniquely Australian artistic identity rooted in the Eltham landscape. Marshall's prose carries his characteristic warmth and clarity, transforming local history into a vivid and deeply human portrait of place and community. A vital record for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Victoria and the broader story of art and settlement in Australia.
Author: Alan Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Thomas Nelson (Australia)
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: faded with some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: gifter's inscription on half-title page. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A richly detailed work of local Australian history, Pioneers & Painters: One Hundred Years of Eltham and Its Shire chronicles the remarkable cultural and social evolution of the Eltham district over the course of a century. Alan Marshall — one of Australia's most celebrated and compassionate writers — presents the story of a community shaped equally by hardy pioneer settlers and a thriving artistic tradition that drew some of the country's most significant painters and creative figures to its hills and valleys. The narrative weaves together personal histories, community milestones, and the flourishing of a uniquely Australian artistic identity rooted in the Eltham landscape. Marshall's prose carries his characteristic warmth and clarity, transforming local history into a vivid and deeply human portrait of place and community. A vital record for anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Victoria and the broader story of art and settlement in Australia.