John Macarthur

John Macarthur

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

John Macarthur presents a comprehensive biography of one of Australia's most influential and contentious pioneers. This historical account chronicles Macarthur's pivotal role in establishing the nation's lucrative wool industry and details his often-turbulent relationships with colonial governors. M. H. Ellis illustrates the complex character of a man whose ambition shaped the economic and political landscape of early New South Wales. The narrative offers a vivid portrait of colonial life, revealing the struggles and triumphs that defined a nascent society. It argues for Macarthur's enduring legacy, despite the controversies that surrounded his career.

Author: M. H. Ellis
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, ANGUS AND ROBERTSON

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

John Macarthur presents a comprehensive biography of one of Australia's most influential and contentious pioneers. This historical account chronicles Macarthur's pivotal role in establishing the nation's lucrative wool industry and details his often-turbulent relationships with colonial governors. M. H. Ellis illustrates the complex character of a man whose ambition shaped the economic and political landscape of early New South Wales. The narrative offers a vivid portrait of colonial life, revealing the struggles and triumphs that defined a nascent society. It argues for Macarthur's enduring legacy, despite the controversies that surrounded his career.