The Leafy Tree: My Family
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In **The Leafy Tree: My Family**, **Daryl Lindsay** provides an intimate and evocative chronicle of one of Australia’s most storied artistic dynasties. As a member of the famous Lindsay family, Daryl reflects on the lives and creative spirits of his siblings—including **Norman**, **Lionel**, **Percy**, and **Ruby**—who collectively left an indelible mark on Australian art and literature. Written with the warmth and insight that only a family member could provide, this non-fiction work covers: * **The Lindsay Dynasty:** A personal history of the talented siblings growing up in Creswick, Victoria, and their eventual rise to national prominence. * **Artistic Evolution:** Observations on the various mediums and styles mastered by the family, from painting and etching to illustration. * **Cultural History:** A snapshot of the Australian bohemian and artistic circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. * **Natural History and the Landscape:** Reflections on the Australian bush and how the local environment shaped the family’s aesthetic sensibilities. Enhanced by a family tree and black-and-white plates, this memoir is more than just a genealogy; it is a vital piece of Australian art history. Lindsay’s narrative captures the humor, eccentricities, and enduring legacy of a family that lived and breathed creativity.
Author: Daryl Lindsay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, F.W. Cheshire
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In **The Leafy Tree: My Family**, **Daryl Lindsay** provides an intimate and evocative chronicle of one of Australia’s most storied artistic dynasties. As a member of the famous Lindsay family, Daryl reflects on the lives and creative spirits of his siblings—including **Norman**, **Lionel**, **Percy**, and **Ruby**—who collectively left an indelible mark on Australian art and literature. Written with the warmth and insight that only a family member could provide, this non-fiction work covers: * **The Lindsay Dynasty:** A personal history of the talented siblings growing up in Creswick, Victoria, and their eventual rise to national prominence. * **Artistic Evolution:** Observations on the various mediums and styles mastered by the family, from painting and etching to illustration. * **Cultural History:** A snapshot of the Australian bohemian and artistic circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. * **Natural History and the Landscape:** Reflections on the Australian bush and how the local environment shaped the family’s aesthetic sensibilities. Enhanced by a family tree and black-and-white plates, this memoir is more than just a genealogy; it is a vital piece of Australian art history. Lindsay’s narrative captures the humor, eccentricities, and enduring legacy of a family that lived and breathed creativity.