Campsite To City: A History Of Burnie 1827-2000 (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:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Signed with inscription — the title page bears a handwritten dedication by the author Kerry Pink reading "Per Mary, Very best wishes, Kerry Pink," as well as a separate gift inscription dated 21st January 2002 reading "with love from Joan." Binding condition: Good; faded spine.
A detailed work of Australian local history, Campsite to City: A History of Burnie 1827–2000 chronicles the remarkable transformation of Burnie, Tasmania, from its origins as a colonial campsite to its development into a thriving regional city over nearly two centuries. Kerry Pink presents a meticulously researched account of the social, economic, and political forces that shaped one of Tasmania's most significant north-west coast communities. The narrative draws on primary sources and archival records to illuminate the lives of the pioneers, industries, and institutions that defined Burnie's character. Authoritative and richly detailed, this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone with an interest in Tasmanian heritage and the broader story of Australian regional development.
Author: Kerry Pink
Format: Hardback
Published: 2000, Burnie City Council, Tasmania
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: Signed with inscription — the title page bears a handwritten dedication by the author Kerry Pink reading "Per Mary, Very best wishes, Kerry Pink," as well as a separate gift inscription dated 21st January 2002 reading "with love from Joan." Binding condition: Good; faded spine.
A detailed work of Australian local history, Campsite to City: A History of Burnie 1827–2000 chronicles the remarkable transformation of Burnie, Tasmania, from its origins as a colonial campsite to its development into a thriving regional city over nearly two centuries. Kerry Pink presents a meticulously researched account of the social, economic, and political forces that shaped one of Tasmania's most significant north-west coast communities. The narrative draws on primary sources and archival records to illuminate the lives of the pioneers, industries, and institutions that defined Burnie's character. Authoritative and richly detailed, this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone with an interest in Tasmanian heritage and the broader story of Australian regional development.