{"product_id":"2026100010971-secondhand-port-fairy-the-first-fifty-years-1837-1887-a-social-history","title":"Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years 1837-1887; A Social History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled on the rugged southwestern coast of Victoria, Port Fairy stands as one of Australia's most historically rich colonial settlements, and Port Fairy: The First Fifty Years 1837–1887 chronicles the compelling story of its birth, growth, and early character with meticulous scholarly care. J. W. Powling constructs a vivid social history of this pioneering community, documenting the lives of the settlers, merchants, whalers, and fishermen who shaped a thriving township from a remote and windswept coastline over the course of half a century.\n\nPowling's work situates Port Fairy within the broader narrative of colonial Victoria, illustrating how local ambitions, maritime industries, and the rhythms of everyday life intersected with the grand arc of Australian nation-building. Written with the precision of a dedicated local historian and the warmth of a genuine affection for its subject, this social history uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of an often-overlooked corner of the Australian story — leaving the reader to wonder just how many more secrets this storied coastal town still holds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572676071643,"sku":"2026100010971-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b5f32e61-d540-4a90-a418-17aa42d670ac.png?v=1791167241","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100010971-secondhand-port-fairy-the-first-fifty-years-1837-1887-a-social-history","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}