Laughter And The Love Of Friends: A Centenary History Of The Melbourne Savage Club 1894–1994 And A History Of The Yorick Club 1868–1966
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Limited Numbered and Signed Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A richly detailed work of social and cultural history, Laughter and the Love of Friends: A Centenary History of the Melbourne Savage Club 1894–1994 and a History of the Yorick Club 1868–1966 chronicles the colourful lives of two of Melbourne's most celebrated gentlemen's clubs across more than a century of Australian social life. Joseph Johnson presents a vivid portrait of the artists, writers, journalists, lawyers, and bohemian personalities who gathered within these storied walls, illustrating how such clubs served as vital incubators of wit, camaraderie, and creative culture in colonial and post-colonial Victoria. With an affectionate yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the rituals, traditions, and notable figures that defined each institution, from the Yorick Club's founding in the heady days of the gold rush era through to the Savage Club's centenary celebrations. Johnson details the intertwining of these two clubs with the broader artistic and intellectual currents of Melbourne, making this a compelling record for anyone passionate about Australian cultural heritage, club history, or the social history of a city that punched well above its weight on the world stage.
Author: Joseph Johnson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1994, Melbourne Savage Club
Genre: Australian history
Edition: Limited Numbered and Signed Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A richly detailed work of social and cultural history, Laughter and the Love of Friends: A Centenary History of the Melbourne Savage Club 1894–1994 and a History of the Yorick Club 1868–1966 chronicles the colourful lives of two of Melbourne's most celebrated gentlemen's clubs across more than a century of Australian social life. Joseph Johnson presents a vivid portrait of the artists, writers, journalists, lawyers, and bohemian personalities who gathered within these storied walls, illustrating how such clubs served as vital incubators of wit, camaraderie, and creative culture in colonial and post-colonial Victoria. With an affectionate yet authoritative tone, the narrative uncovers the rituals, traditions, and notable figures that defined each institution, from the Yorick Club's founding in the heady days of the gold rush era through to the Savage Club's centenary celebrations. Johnson details the intertwining of these two clubs with the broader artistic and intellectual currents of Melbourne, making this a compelling record for anyone passionate about Australian cultural heritage, club history, or the social history of a city that punched well above its weight on the world stage.