Australian Dictionary Of Biography Vols 1 (578 Pages) & 2 (634 Pages)
Covers 1788 - 1850 A - Z
Published by Melbourne University Press: Melbourne 1966 & 1967 1st Edition
"The Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volumes 1 & 2 (Melbourne University Press) provides a comprehensive record of notable figures in Australia's early colonial history, spanning from 1788 to 1850. Organized alphabetically from A to Z, these volumes bring together carefully researched biographical entries on individuals who shaped the social, political, cultural, and economic foundations of the young colonies. The subjects range widely, from governors, explorers, and military officers to convicts, settlers, missionaries, Indigenous leaders, and pioneering professionals, reflecting the diversity of experiences that defined the formative years of European settlement.
Drawing on a wealth of archival material and scholarly research, the entries illuminate both public achievements and personal struggles, offering insight into the challenges and aspirations of life in early Australia. Together, the volumes serve as an invaluable reference for understanding how individuals—both prominent and ordinary—contributed to the colony's development and identity. By weaving together these personal stories, the Australian Dictionary of Biography not only documents the nation's past but also highlights the complex interplay of ambition, hardship, and cultural exchange that marked Australia's first six decades of European history."
General wear, chipping etc to dustjackets. Both volumes are clean and well presented with no loose pages. Excellent copies of the highly desirable first and second volumes of this valued series. Please study photos to further understand condition.
