The Good Country Cranbourne Shire
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: No markings
This meticulously researched volume serves as the definitive chronicle of the Cranbourne Shire, charting its transformation from its early colonial roots to the evolving landscape of 20th-century Victoria. Through Niel Gunson’s scholarly lens, the narrative reconstructs the social, political, and geographical development of the region, providing a rich tapestry of the pioneers, indigenous connections, and the administrative milestones that forged the community. The text is a quintessential example of regional historiography, blending local archives with broader historical context to illuminate the character of Australian rural development. It is an essential acquisition for historians, genealogists, and collectors of Victorian regional records who seek a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and socio-economic shifts that defined the Cranbourne area throughout its formative years.
Author: Niel Gunson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, The Shire of Cranbourne
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This meticulously researched volume serves as the definitive chronicle of the Cranbourne Shire, charting its transformation from its early colonial roots to the evolving landscape of 20th-century Victoria. Through Niel Gunson’s scholarly lens, the narrative reconstructs the social, political, and geographical development of the region, providing a rich tapestry of the pioneers, indigenous connections, and the administrative milestones that forged the community. The text is a quintessential example of regional historiography, blending local archives with broader historical context to illuminate the character of Australian rural development. It is an essential acquisition for historians, genealogists, and collectors of Victorian regional records who seek a comprehensive understanding of the cultural and socio-economic shifts that defined the Cranbourne area throughout its formative years.