The History Of Goulburn, N.S.W.
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Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few Australian cities carry the weight of colonial history as tangibly as Goulburn, New South Wales — and Ransome T. Wyatt's meticulous chronicle brings that storied past to vivid life. The History of Goulburn, N.S.W. presents a comprehensive account of one of Australia's oldest inland cities, tracing its origins from early European settlement and the pioneering era through to its development as a significant regional centre in the heart of New South Wales. Wyatt documents the social, political, and economic forces that shaped the city, drawing on primary sources and local records to paint a richly detailed portrait of community life, civic institutions, and the remarkable individuals who built Goulburn from a frontier outpost into a thriving urban hub. Wyatt's approach is both scholarly and deeply humane, grounding grand historical narratives in the lived experiences of ordinary settlers, pastoralists, and civic leaders alike. The work stands as an invaluable reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone with a connection to the Southern Tablelands region, offering insights into the broader patterns of Australian colonial expansion and nation-building. Published by Lansdowne Press in 1972, this volume remains an authoritative record of a city whose legacy is inseparable from the story of Australia itself — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of the nation's character was forged in places like Goulburn.
Author: Ransome T. Wyatt
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few Australian cities carry the weight of colonial history as tangibly as Goulburn, New South Wales — and Ransome T. Wyatt's meticulous chronicle brings that storied past to vivid life. The History of Goulburn, N.S.W. presents a comprehensive account of one of Australia's oldest inland cities, tracing its origins from early European settlement and the pioneering era through to its development as a significant regional centre in the heart of New South Wales. Wyatt documents the social, political, and economic forces that shaped the city, drawing on primary sources and local records to paint a richly detailed portrait of community life, civic institutions, and the remarkable individuals who built Goulburn from a frontier outpost into a thriving urban hub. Wyatt's approach is both scholarly and deeply humane, grounding grand historical narratives in the lived experiences of ordinary settlers, pastoralists, and civic leaders alike. The work stands as an invaluable reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone with a connection to the Southern Tablelands region, offering insights into the broader patterns of Australian colonial expansion and nation-building. Published by Lansdowne Press in 1972, this volume remains an authoritative record of a city whose legacy is inseparable from the story of Australia itself — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of the nation's character was forged in places like Goulburn.