On Mount Emu Creek: The Story Of A Nineteenth-Century Victorian Sheep Station

On Mount Emu Creek: The Story Of A Nineteenth-Century Victorian Sheep Station

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Author: Mary Turner Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Robertson & Mullens Melbourne, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This historical account, On Mount Emu Creek: The Story Of A Nineteenth-Century Victorian Sheep Station by Mary Turner Shaw, chronicles the intricate daily life and significant developments of a prominent sheep station in 19th-century Victoria. Shaw meticulously details the challenges and triumphs faced by the early settlers, presenting a vivid tableau of colonial Australia's pastoral industry. The narrative uncovers the social structures, economic realities, and environmental impacts that shaped the region during a pivotal era. Through extensive research, the author illustrates the resilience and ingenuity required to establish and maintain such an enterprise, offering a compelling look into a foundational period of Australian history.

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Description

Author: Mary Turner Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: Robertson & Mullens Melbourne, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This historical account, On Mount Emu Creek: The Story Of A Nineteenth-Century Victorian Sheep Station by Mary Turner Shaw, chronicles the intricate daily life and significant developments of a prominent sheep station in 19th-century Victoria. Shaw meticulously details the challenges and triumphs faced by the early settlers, presenting a vivid tableau of colonial Australia's pastoral industry. The narrative uncovers the social structures, economic realities, and environmental impacts that shaped the region during a pivotal era. Through extensive research, the author illustrates the resilience and ingenuity required to establish and maintain such an enterprise, offering a compelling look into a foundational period of Australian history.