Latrobe's Heritage
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the heart of Tasmania, the town of Latrobe harbours a remarkable collection of historic buildings that stand as silent witnesses to a pioneering past — and Latrobe's Heritage by Josephene Badcock brings these architectural treasures vividly to life. Drawing on listings from the Tasmanian Heritage Register, augmented by entries from the National Trust Register, this meticulously researched volume presents a rich visual and historical record of the buildings that have shaped the character of one of Australia's most heritage-rich communities. Each entry is accompanied by detailed sketches, with calligraphy by Jan Richardson lending the work an artisan elegance that mirrors the craftsmanship of the structures it celebrates. Badcock, a local historian with an intimate knowledge of the Latrobe region — also the author of works such as And Old Moriarty Grew and Samsfra — chronicles the built environment with both scholarly rigour and genuine affection for her subject. The result is a work that transcends mere architectural documentation, weaving social history, community identity, and cultural memory into every page. For anyone passionate about Tasmanian heritage, local history, or the preservation of colonial-era architecture, this volume poses an irresistible question: what stories are still locked within the walls of these enduring structures?
Author: Josephene Badcock
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 Tasmania, the town of Latrobe harbours a remarkable collection of historic buildings that stand as silent witnesses to a pioneering past — and Latrobe's Heritage by Josephene Badcock brings these architectural treasures vividly to life. Drawing on listings from the Tasmanian Heritage Register, augmented by entries from the National Trust Register, this meticulously researched volume presents a rich visual and historical record of the buildings that have shaped the character of one of Australia's most heritage-rich communities. Each entry is accompanied by detailed sketches, with calligraphy by Jan Richardson lending the work an artisan elegance that mirrors the craftsmanship of the structures it celebrates. Badcock, a local historian with an intimate knowledge of the Latrobe region — also the author of works such as And Old Moriarty Grew and Samsfra — chronicles the built environment with both scholarly rigour and genuine affection for her subject. The result is a work that transcends mere architectural documentation, weaving social history, community identity, and cultural memory into every page. For anyone passionate about Tasmanian heritage, local history, or the preservation of colonial-era architecture, this volume poses an irresistible question: what stories are still locked within the walls of these enduring structures?