Lachlan Macquarie: His Life, Adventures and Times Tapa blanda - 1978

Angus & Robertson, 1978. Softcover. Very Good +. AUSTRALIANA xv,614p., 9 leaves of plates ; 22cm. #120923 This edition first published, Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1973.Fifth edition. Biography by M. H. Ellis of the Scottish soldier, Lachlan Macquarie, who was the innovative governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. His innovations included the first organized finance and commerce, the first inland exploration and settlement, the first first highways and paved streets, as well as fine architecture and official patronage of the arts and literature. Paperback reprint of the 5th edition in the Famous Lives series. Originally published in 1947, and revised four times.Includes comments on black/white relations during the early colonial period in NSW. Macquarie, Lachlan, 1761-1824 New South Wales, 1810-1821. Macquarie, Lachlan, 1761-1824. Biographies Governors -- New South Wales -- Biography Settlement and contacts - Colonisation - 1788-1850 New South Wales -- History -- 1788-1851 New South Wales… Leer más

Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1978. 5th ed.. Paperback small thick octavo, very good condition, black & white portrait frontispiece, minimal edgewear, owner's written name. 614 pp. Fifth edition. Biography by M. H. Ellis of the Scottish soldier, Lachlan Macquarie, who was the innovative governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. His innovations included the first organized finance and commerce, the first inland exploration and settlement, the first first highways and paved streets, as well as fine architecture and official patronage of the arts and literature. Paperback reprint of the 5th edition in the Famous Lives series. Originally published in 1947, and revised four times.