{"product_id":"2026200012990-secondhand-parramatta-pageant","title":"Parramatta Pageant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew cities in Australia carry the weight of history quite like Parramatta — the second oldest European settlement on the continent and the cradle of the nation's colonial identity. Parramatta Pageant is a sweeping historical chronicle of this remarkable New South Wales city, tracing its transformation from an Aboriginal heartland of the Darug people through its pivotal role as a centre of early colonial governance, agriculture, and society. Published by the Council of the City of Parramatta, this authoritative volume presents a richly detailed portrait of a city whose story is, in many ways, the story of Australia itself.\n\nBlending civic pride with scholarly rigour, Parramatta Pageant illustrates the cultural, architectural, and social milestones that have shaped one of the nation's most historically significant urban centres. The work stands as both a celebration and a document of record, capturing the pageantry of local heritage with the authority of official commission. For readers drawn to Australian history, regional studies, or the enduring legacies of colonial settlement, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of a nation's character is forged not in its capital cities, but in the quiet, storied streets of its oldest towns?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210236764379,"sku":"2026200012990-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1a220ea3-6872-42b5-aec6-cd1cdb9eb783.png?v=1788267789","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012990-secondhand-parramatta-pageant","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}