The Gay Provider: The Myer Story
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: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Damage around top and bottom of dust jacket, binding otherwise fine. Pages clear. Tape markings on FEP
A richly detailed work of Australian business and social history, The Gay Provider: The Myer Story chronicles the remarkable rise of the Myer retail empire, tracing its origins from the humble beginnings of Simcha Baevski Myer, a Jewish immigrant who arrived in Australia with little more than ambition and determination. Alan Marshall presents the story of how Myer transformed from a small drapery store in Bendigo into one of the most iconic and influential department store chains in the country. Written with warmth and narrative drive, the account illustrates not only the commercial genius behind the brand but also the broader social and cultural fabric of Australian life across the twentieth century. Marshall details the family's values, their philanthropic contributions, and the human stories that shaped a retail dynasty, making this an engaging read for anyone interested in Australian history, business, or immigration narratives.
Author: Alan Marshall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, F.W. Cheshire
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Damage around top and bottom of dust jacket, binding otherwise fine. Pages clear. Tape markings on FEP
A richly detailed work of Australian business and social history, The Gay Provider: The Myer Story chronicles the remarkable rise of the Myer retail empire, tracing its origins from the humble beginnings of Simcha Baevski Myer, a Jewish immigrant who arrived in Australia with little more than ambition and determination. Alan Marshall presents the story of how Myer transformed from a small drapery store in Bendigo into one of the most iconic and influential department store chains in the country. Written with warmth and narrative drive, the account illustrates not only the commercial genius behind the brand but also the broader social and cultural fabric of Australian life across the twentieth century. Marshall details the family's values, their philanthropic contributions, and the human stories that shaped a retail dynasty, making this an engaging read for anyone interested in Australian history, business, or immigration narratives.