The Murray River's Paddle Steamers And Bullockies
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian history, this volume chronicles the golden era of commerce and transport along the Murray River, bringing to life the twin forces that shaped the inland frontier: the mighty paddle steamers that churned through its waters and the bullock teams that hauled goods across the vast surrounding plains. Tucker presents a vivid portrait of the hardworking men and women who depended on these modes of transport, detailing the trade routes, river ports, and overland tracks that formed the economic backbone of colonial Australia. Written with warmth and authority, the narrative illustrates how the Murray River served as a vital artery for settlement and industry throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Drawing on historical records, photographs, and firsthand accounts, it stands as an essential tribute to an era of ingenuity and endurance that defined the Australian bush experience.
Author: Frank Tucker
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, A.H. & A.W. Reed
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian history, this volume chronicles the golden era of commerce and transport along the Murray River, bringing to life the twin forces that shaped the inland frontier: the mighty paddle steamers that churned through its waters and the bullock teams that hauled goods across the vast surrounding plains. Tucker presents a vivid portrait of the hardworking men and women who depended on these modes of transport, detailing the trade routes, river ports, and overland tracks that formed the economic backbone of colonial Australia. Written with warmth and authority, the narrative illustrates how the Murray River served as a vital artery for settlement and industry throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Drawing on historical records, photographs, and firsthand accounts, it stands as an essential tribute to an era of ingenuity and endurance that defined the Australian bush experience.