{"product_id":"2026100010328-secondhand-a-pictorial-history-of-bathurst","title":"A Pictorial History Of Bathurst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: fep clipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Bathurst stands as one of Australia's oldest inland cities — and A Pictorial History of Bathurst by Theo Barker brings its remarkable past vividly to life through an extraordinary collection of historical photographs and archival imagery. Barker chronicles the city's evolution from its earliest colonial settlement, founded in 1815, through the transformative gold rush era and beyond, presenting a sweeping visual narrative that captures the streets, people, buildings, and events that shaped this iconic regional centre. Each image is carefully curated to illustrate the social, economic, and architectural development of Bathurst, offering readers an intimate window into the daily lives of its citizens across generations.\n\nBarker's work is a significant contribution to Australian regional historiography, presenting not merely a nostalgic photo album but a rigorously assembled visual document that argues for the cultural and historical importance of Bathurst in the broader story of colonial and post-colonial Australia. The accompanying text contextualises each era with authority and clarity, making the volume equally accessible to casual readers and serious historians alike. For anyone with a connection to Bathurst — or a passion for Australia's rich regional heritage — this pictorial record poses an irresistible question: how much of a city's soul can be found in the faces and streets of its past?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50813028663515,"sku":"2026100010328-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9b0bcb99-5adf-462e-a0a6-82673767c4ec.png?v=1792371855","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010328-secondhand-a-pictorial-history-of-bathurst","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}