One Hundred & Fifty Years Of News From The Herald
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
For a century and a half, The Herald stood as one of Australia's most enduring and influential newspapers, bearing witness to the sweeping tides of history — from gold rush booms and political upheavals to wars, social revolutions, and the forging of a modern nation. One Hundred & Fifty Years of News From The Herald chronicles this remarkable journey through the pages of a publication that shaped public opinion and reflected the pulse of its readership across 150 years of continuous print. Geoff Gaylard's text draws upon the newspaper's own rich archives, presenting a vivid tapestry of front pages, iconic headlines, and defining moments that capture both the grandeur and the intimacy of Australian life across generations. Beyond a simple institutional history, this volume stands as a compelling cultural document — a mirror held up to society at its most triumphant and most turbulent. Gaylard writes with the authority of a historian and the eye of a journalist, weaving together editorial milestones and national events into a narrative that is as much about the people who read The Herald as those who wrote it. Whether you are a media historian, an Australiana collector, or simply a lover of living history, this landmark commemorative edition poses an irresistible question: how much of a nation's soul can be found between the columns of its daily newspaper?
Author: Geoff Gaylard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1991
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
For a century and a half, The Herald stood as one of Australia's most enduring and influential newspapers, bearing witness to the sweeping tides of history — from gold rush booms and political upheavals to wars, social revolutions, and the forging of a modern nation. One Hundred & Fifty Years of News From The Herald chronicles this remarkable journey through the pages of a publication that shaped public opinion and reflected the pulse of its readership across 150 years of continuous print. Geoff Gaylard's text draws upon the newspaper's own rich archives, presenting a vivid tapestry of front pages, iconic headlines, and defining moments that capture both the grandeur and the intimacy of Australian life across generations. Beyond a simple institutional history, this volume stands as a compelling cultural document — a mirror held up to society at its most triumphant and most turbulent. Gaylard writes with the authority of a historian and the eye of a journalist, weaving together editorial milestones and national events into a narrative that is as much about the people who read The Herald as those who wrote it. Whether you are a media historian, an Australiana collector, or simply a lover of living history, this landmark commemorative edition poses an irresistible question: how much of a nation's soul can be found between the columns of its daily newspaper?