They Came To A Valley: Wellington 1817-1967
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Price Clipped
In the quiet valley of Wellington, New South Wales, a remarkable story of settlement, struggle, and community unfolds across 150 years — from its earliest European contact in 1817 through to its sesquicentenary in 1967. They Came to a Valley chronicles the rich and layered history of this regional Australian town, tracing the waves of pioneers, pastoralists, and ordinary men and women who shaped a thriving community from an untamed frontier landscape. D. I. McDonald draws on meticulous local records and historical accounts to present an intimate portrait of a town that grew from colonial outpost to an established centre of rural New South Wales life. This work stands as a significant piece of Australian regional historiography, capturing the social, economic, and cultural forces that defined Wellington's first century and a half. McDonald's prose is measured and authoritative, grounding personal and community narratives within the broader sweep of Australian colonial and post-Federation history. A testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled the valley, this volume leaves the reader asking a timeless question — what truly is the cost, and the reward, of building something that lasts?
Author: D. I. Mcdonald
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, Wellington Times Commercial Printing Department
Genre: Australian history
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Price Clipped
In the quiet valley of Wellington, New South Wales, a remarkable story of settlement, struggle, and community unfolds across 150 years — from its earliest European contact in 1817 through to its sesquicentenary in 1967. They Came to a Valley chronicles the rich and layered history of this regional Australian town, tracing the waves of pioneers, pastoralists, and ordinary men and women who shaped a thriving community from an untamed frontier landscape. D. I. McDonald draws on meticulous local records and historical accounts to present an intimate portrait of a town that grew from colonial outpost to an established centre of rural New South Wales life. This work stands as a significant piece of Australian regional historiography, capturing the social, economic, and cultural forces that defined Wellington's first century and a half. McDonald's prose is measured and authoritative, grounding personal and community narratives within the broader sweep of Australian colonial and post-Federation history. A testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled the valley, this volume leaves the reader asking a timeless question — what truly is the cost, and the reward, of building something that lasts?