These Verdant Plains: A History Of The Shire Of East Loddon, Victoria
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the sun-drenched plains of central Victoria, a rich and layered story of settlement, struggle, and community unfolds — These Verdant Plains chronicles the comprehensive history of the Shire of East Loddon, tracing the region's transformation from open pastoral land into a thriving rural community. Michael Sharland meticulously documents the forces — explorers, settlers, farmers, and local governance — that shaped this corner of Victoria, presenting a granular portrait of Australian rural life from its earliest European contact through the defining decades of the twentieth century. Sharland, best known for his distinguished work in natural history and Tasmanian wildlife writing, brings a naturalist's precision and a storyteller's warmth to this regional history, grounding grand historical narratives in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians. The result is a work of genuine local significance — one that illuminates how the rhythms of land, labour, and community identity forged the unique character of East Loddon. For anyone drawn to the deep roots of Australian rural heritage, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of a nation's soul is written not in its cities, but in its verdant plains?
Author: Michael Sharland
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the sun-drenched plains of central Victoria, a rich and layered story of settlement, struggle, and community unfolds — These Verdant Plains chronicles the comprehensive history of the Shire of East Loddon, tracing the region's transformation from open pastoral land into a thriving rural community. Michael Sharland meticulously documents the forces — explorers, settlers, farmers, and local governance — that shaped this corner of Victoria, presenting a granular portrait of Australian rural life from its earliest European contact through the defining decades of the twentieth century. Sharland, best known for his distinguished work in natural history and Tasmanian wildlife writing, brings a naturalist's precision and a storyteller's warmth to this regional history, grounding grand historical narratives in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians. The result is a work of genuine local significance — one that illuminates how the rhythms of land, labour, and community identity forged the unique character of East Loddon. For anyone drawn to the deep roots of Australian rural heritage, this volume raises a compelling question: how much of a nation's soul is written not in its cities, but in its verdant plains?