New Ways In An Ancient Land. Australia From Penal Colony Prosperous Nation 1778 To 1900

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Publisher: Bay Books
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 1986
Edition: First Edition

Description: 279 pages. Jacket is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. Ublishers Descriptions: New Ways In An Ancient Land, With Text By Historians VALMAI PHILLIPS, HELEN DRURY, DAVID LATTA And RUTH GURNANI SMITH, Is A Lavishly Illustrated Account Of The Development Of Australia From A Penal Colony To A Prosperous Nation, Covering The Period 1778 To 1900. Topics Covered Include Sydney: Prison, Port And Market Town, The Rule Of Governor Macquarie, Gold And Other Mining Ventures, Australian Architectural Styles And The Growth Of Cities. It Is Well Researched, With Source Notes And A Detailed Index.

ISBN: 0858359138