Australian Biographical And Genealogical Record: Series 2, 1842-1899, Volume 1
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A cornerstone of Australian historical research, Australian Biographical and Genealogical Record: Series 2, 1842-1899, Volume 1 is an indispensable scholarly resource that chronicles the lives of individuals who shaped colonial Australia during one of its most transformative periods. Edited by Kenneth J. Cable and Jane C. Marchant, this meticulously compiled volume presents biographical entries covering the years 1842 to 1899, a defining era of immigration, nation-building, and social upheaval across the Australian continent. Drawing from primary sources and archival records, it documents the personal histories, occupations, and family connections of countless Australians whose stories might otherwise have been lost to time. Published in collaboration with the Society of Australian Genealogists, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring importance of genealogical scholarship in reconstructing the human fabric of a nation. Cable and Marchant's rigorous editorial approach ensures both accuracy and breadth, making it an essential reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone tracing their colonial-era ancestry. Whether uncovering a long-forgotten ancestor or mapping the social networks of nineteenth-century Australia, this record opens a window into a world that continues to define the Australian identity today.
Author: Kenneth J. Cable, Jane C. Marchant
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, A.B.G.R. in association with the Society of Australian Genealogists
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A cornerstone of Australian historical research, Australian Biographical and Genealogical Record: Series 2, 1842-1899, Volume 1 is an indispensable scholarly resource that chronicles the lives of individuals who shaped colonial Australia during one of its most transformative periods. Edited by Kenneth J. Cable and Jane C. Marchant, this meticulously compiled volume presents biographical entries covering the years 1842 to 1899, a defining era of immigration, nation-building, and social upheaval across the Australian continent. Drawing from primary sources and archival records, it documents the personal histories, occupations, and family connections of countless Australians whose stories might otherwise have been lost to time. Published in collaboration with the Society of Australian Genealogists, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring importance of genealogical scholarship in reconstructing the human fabric of a nation. Cable and Marchant's rigorous editorial approach ensures both accuracy and breadth, making it an essential reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone tracing their colonial-era ancestry. Whether uncovering a long-forgotten ancestor or mapping the social networks of nineteenth-century Australia, this record opens a window into a world that continues to define the Australian identity today.