The Newport Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Two centuries of sun, surf, and settlement unfold in The Newport Story, Guy Jennings' meticulous chronicle of Newport, a coastal community nestled on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, spanning the years 1788 to 1988. From the earliest days of European colonisation to the sun-drenched suburb it became in the twentieth century, Jennings maps the social, environmental, and cultural forces that shaped this distinctive corner of New South Wales. The book presents rich archival detail — tracing the lives of pioneering settlers, the transformation of the landscape, and the gradual emergence of a community defined by its dramatic coastal geography. Written with the authority of a local historian deeply invested in his subject, Jennings illustrates how a seemingly quiet beachside locale mirrors the broader story of Australian identity — the tension between wilderness and settlement, solitude and community. The Newport Story stands as a landmark work of local history, produced to mark Newport's bicentenary, and is an indispensable record for anyone passionate about the heritage of Sydney's Northern Beaches. For those who know Newport's headlands and hidden coves, this book will deepen that connection immeasurably — and for those who don't, it may well inspire a visit they'll never forget.
Author: Guy Jennings
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Two centuries of sun, surf, and settlement unfold in The Newport Story, Guy Jennings' meticulous chronicle of Newport, a coastal community nestled on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, spanning the years 1788 to 1988. From the earliest days of European colonisation to the sun-drenched suburb it became in the twentieth century, Jennings maps the social, environmental, and cultural forces that shaped this distinctive corner of New South Wales. The book presents rich archival detail — tracing the lives of pioneering settlers, the transformation of the landscape, and the gradual emergence of a community defined by its dramatic coastal geography. Written with the authority of a local historian deeply invested in his subject, Jennings illustrates how a seemingly quiet beachside locale mirrors the broader story of Australian identity — the tension between wilderness and settlement, solitude and community. The Newport Story stands as a landmark work of local history, produced to mark Newport's bicentenary, and is an indispensable record for anyone passionate about the heritage of Sydney's Northern Beaches. For those who know Newport's headlands and hidden coves, this book will deepen that connection immeasurably — and for those who don't, it may well inspire a visit they'll never forget.