Heritage Preserved With The National Trust Of South Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
South Australia's architectural soul is laid bare in Heritage Preserved with The National Trust of South Australia, a richly documented tribute to the buildings, landmarks, and cultural treasures that define the state's historical identity. Max Colwell and David Colwell chronicle the painstaking efforts of the National Trust of South Australia to safeguard the nation's built and natural heritage, presenting readers with an authoritative and visually compelling record of preservation in action. From colonial homesteads to grand civic structures, the book details the stories embedded in stone, timber, and mortar — each site a testament to the vision of those who shaped a young nation. Beyond its role as a catalogue of preserved places, this volume argues powerfully for the irreplaceable value of heritage conservation, illustrating how the past informs community identity and civic pride. The authors bring a meticulous yet accessible sensibility to their subject, blending historical narrative with documentary precision in a style that will captivate both the general reader and the dedicated heritage enthusiast. A handwritten signature on the title page — almost certainly that of one of the authors — lends this particular copy an intimate, personal dimension that makes one wonder: what other secrets does South Australia's storied past still hold?
Author: Max Colwell & David Colwell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
South Australia's architectural soul is laid bare in Heritage Preserved with The National Trust of South Australia, a richly documented tribute to the buildings, landmarks, and cultural treasures that define the state's historical identity. Max Colwell and David Colwell chronicle the painstaking efforts of the National Trust of South Australia to safeguard the nation's built and natural heritage, presenting readers with an authoritative and visually compelling record of preservation in action. From colonial homesteads to grand civic structures, the book details the stories embedded in stone, timber, and mortar — each site a testament to the vision of those who shaped a young nation. Beyond its role as a catalogue of preserved places, this volume argues powerfully for the irreplaceable value of heritage conservation, illustrating how the past informs community identity and civic pride. The authors bring a meticulous yet accessible sensibility to their subject, blending historical narrative with documentary precision in a style that will captivate both the general reader and the dedicated heritage enthusiast. A handwritten signature on the title page — almost certainly that of one of the authors — lends this particular copy an intimate, personal dimension that makes one wonder: what other secrets does South Australia's storied past still hold?