{"product_id":"2026200013076-secondhand-the-story-of-bathurst","title":"The Story Of Bathurst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew Australian cities carry the weight of history as richly as Bathurst — the nation's oldest inland settlement — and The Story of Bathurst brings that storied past to vivid life through the collective voices of those who know it best. Written by Bathurstonians and edited by Bernard Greaves, this community-authored chronicle traces the city's origins from its founding in 1815, through the transformative gold rush era of the 1850s, and into its evolution as a proud regional centre of New South Wales, painting an intimate portrait of a place shaped by ambition, resilience, and community spirit.\n\nWhat distinguishes this work is its deeply personal, grassroots perspective — rather than a detached academic survey, it presents history as lived experience, drawing on local knowledge and civic pride to illuminate the personalities, landmarks, and events that forged a city. Published by the esteemed Angus \u0026amp; Robertson, a house long committed to preserving Australian cultural heritage, the volume stands as both a historical record and a labour of love. For anyone curious about the foundations upon which modern Australia was built, this is an indispensable and richly rewarding read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49216216301787,"sku":"2026200013076-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/19492c59-0a32-42c8-bd80-85c6ddfd17c8.png?v=1788405538","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200013076-secondhand-the-story-of-bathurst","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}