A Thousand Miles Away: A History Of North Queensland To 1930
Author: G. C. Bolton
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Jacaranda Press in association with The Australian National University, 1963
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A A Thousand Miles Away: A History Of North Queensland To 1930 chronicles the formative years of a distinct Australian region, presenting a meticulous account of its social, economic, and political evolution. G. C. Bolton illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by settlers, Indigenous communities, and various industries that shaped North Queensland's identity. The narrative details the significant events and figures that contributed to the area's development from its early colonial encounters through to the pivotal year of 1930. This authoritative work uncovers the unique cultural landscape and the enduring spirit of a land far removed from the southern centers of power. It argues for a deeper understanding of regional histories in the broader Australian context.
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Author: G. C. Bolton
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Jacaranda Press in association with The Australian National University, 1963
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A A Thousand Miles Away: A History Of North Queensland To 1930 chronicles the formative years of a distinct Australian region, presenting a meticulous account of its social, economic, and political evolution. G. C. Bolton illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by settlers, Indigenous communities, and various industries that shaped North Queensland's identity. The narrative details the significant events and figures that contributed to the area's development from its early colonial encounters through to the pivotal year of 1930. This authoritative work uncovers the unique cultural landscape and the enduring spirit of a land far removed from the southern centers of power. It argues for a deeper understanding of regional histories in the broader Australian context.
