For Richer for Poorer: Early Colonial Marriages Tapa blanda - 1994

Melbourne University Press,, 1994. Softcover. FINE. Discussions of six colonial marriages including those of Elizabeth and John Macarthur, Sophie and Charles La Trobe, and Archibald and Caroline Chisholm, which examine the personal aspects of the partnerships and colonial society's attitude to the marriage. Includes endnotes and an index. The editor is a widely-published Melbourne feminist historian. These essays look at the married settlers' personal relationships, including their gender specific work-duties, power and responsibilities. pp. xii, 146 illusts Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-142) and index. #0819/091022Authority and affection: John and Charlotte Bussell / Marian QuartlyLives in exile: Elizabeth and John Macarthur / Hazel King Paradise lost: Sir John and Lady Jane Franklin / Penny RussellA marriage of opposites: Charles Joseph and Sophie La Trobe / Marguerite HancockThe moral reformer and the imperial major: Caroline and Archibald Chisholm / Patricia GrimshawThe damned… Leer más

Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. 0522845517 . With illustrations, as new copy, the story of six colonial marriages - Macarthur, LaTrobe, Bussell, Franklin, Wentworth, and Chisholm. ; 230 x 150mm; xii, 146 pages .

(Carlton, Victoria): Melbourne University Press, 1994. Softcover. Near Fine. First edition, review copy with slip laid in. Octavo. 146pp. Trade paperback. Black and white illustrations. About near fine with bookseller stamp on front fly, rubbing and edge wear, in wraps.

Melbourne University Publishing. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

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