Latrobe Valley Heritage Study
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Pages: Good
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Nestled in the heart of Victoria, the Latrobe Valley holds a rich and layered past that stretches from the era of Indigenous custodianship through to the industrial boom that transformed the region into an economic powerhouse — and Latrobe Valley Heritage Study brings that history into sharp, compelling focus. Chris Johnston's meticulous study presents a comprehensive survey of the cultural heritage assets of the Valley, documenting significant historical sites, landscapes, and communities that together tell the story of one of Australia's most distinctive regions. Drawing on rigorous fieldwork and archival research, Johnston chronicles the settlement patterns, industrial development, and social transformations that have shaped the Valley's unique identity over generations. A landmark work in Australian regional heritage studies, this volume argues for the preservation and recognition of the Valley's irreplaceable cultural fabric at a time of rapid change. Johnston's methodology is both scholarly and accessible, grounding broad historical narratives in specific, place-based evidence that brings the past vividly to life. Essential reading for historians, heritage practitioners, and anyone with a passion for the stories embedded in the Australian landscape, this study leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for what remains — and a haunting awareness of what stands to be lost.
Author: Chris Johnston
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the heart of Victoria, the Latrobe Valley holds a rich and layered past that stretches from the era of Indigenous custodianship through to the industrial boom that transformed the region into an economic powerhouse — and Latrobe Valley Heritage Study brings that history into sharp, compelling focus. Chris Johnston's meticulous study presents a comprehensive survey of the cultural heritage assets of the Valley, documenting significant historical sites, landscapes, and communities that together tell the story of one of Australia's most distinctive regions. Drawing on rigorous fieldwork and archival research, Johnston chronicles the settlement patterns, industrial development, and social transformations that have shaped the Valley's unique identity over generations. A landmark work in Australian regional heritage studies, this volume argues for the preservation and recognition of the Valley's irreplaceable cultural fabric at a time of rapid change. Johnston's methodology is both scholarly and accessible, grounding broad historical narratives in specific, place-based evidence that brings the past vividly to life. Essential reading for historians, heritage practitioners, and anyone with a passion for the stories embedded in the Australian landscape, this study leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for what remains — and a haunting awareness of what stands to be lost.