The Bedside Book Of Colonial Doings: A Marvellous Australasian Miscellany Of Fascinating Events, Facts And Figures
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step into the fascinating world of colonial Australasia, where every page promises an unexpected treasure trove of historical curiosities, remarkable personalities, and unforgettable episodes that shaped a fledgling civilisation. The Bedside Book of Colonial Doings is a richly varied miscellany that chronicles the events, facts, and figures of Australasian colonial life, drawing together a captivating mosaic of anecdotes, statistics, and stories that illuminate an era of extraordinary transformation and adventure. J.H. Heaton presents this compendium with a confident, encyclopaedic authority, weaving together the threads of colonial history into an accessible and endlessly entertaining anthology. Much in the tradition of Victorian reference works, the collection instructs as much as it amuses, offering readers both a scholarly resource and a delightful bedside companion. Whether one is a seasoned historian or a curious newcomer to Australasian heritage, this volume leaves you wondering just how much more remarkable colonial history remains waiting to be discovered.
Author: J.H. Heaton
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australasion & Pacific history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Step into the fascinating world of colonial Australasia, where every page promises an unexpected treasure trove of historical curiosities, remarkable personalities, and unforgettable episodes that shaped a fledgling civilisation. The Bedside Book of Colonial Doings is a richly varied miscellany that chronicles the events, facts, and figures of Australasian colonial life, drawing together a captivating mosaic of anecdotes, statistics, and stories that illuminate an era of extraordinary transformation and adventure. J.H. Heaton presents this compendium with a confident, encyclopaedic authority, weaving together the threads of colonial history into an accessible and endlessly entertaining anthology. Much in the tradition of Victorian reference works, the collection instructs as much as it amuses, offering readers both a scholarly resource and a delightful bedside companion. Whether one is a seasoned historian or a curious newcomer to Australasian heritage, this volume leaves you wondering just how much more remarkable colonial history remains waiting to be discovered.