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1968 Battery Point To-Day & Yesterday Australian History Book Tasmania Rowntree

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1968 Battery Point To-Day & Yesterday Australian History Book Tasmania Rowntree

Battery Point To-Day & Yesterday
By Amy Rowntree
Published by Adult Education Board Of Tasmania 1968

"Amy Rowntree's Battery Point To-Day & Yesterday (1968) is a richly detailed historical account of one of Hobart's oldest and most distinctive precincts. Drawing on archival sources and personal observation, Rowntree traces the evolution of Battery Point from its colonial origins—marked by the establishment of Lt-Governor Collins' battery and Rev. Robert Knopwood's 1805 residence—through its transformation into a vibrant maritime and residential hub. The book explores key developments such as the creation of Anglesea Barracks, the shaping of Salamanca Place, and the rise of grand villas along Hampden Road, all set against the backdrop of Hobart's growing port economy and convict labor-driven infrastructure projects.

Rowntree also captures the social contrasts that defined Battery Point, from shipowners and merchants to wharf laborers and craftsmen, painting a nuanced portrait of community life. Her narrative extends into the 1960s, documenting the tensions between heritage preservation and urban development, culminating in successful efforts to protect the area's architectural and cultural legacy. With its blend of historical rigor and local affection, Battery Point To-Day & Yesterday stands as both a tribute and a testament to Hobart's layered past, offering readers a vivid sense of place and continuity in Tasmania's capital."

Light wear to covers and spine as shown. Inscription on half title page otherwise clean and unmarked. A nice, clean copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 16cm x 1cm - 138 Pages + Index

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes:
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to covers and spine as shown. Inscription on half title page otherwise clean and unmarked. A nice, clean copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Amy Rowntree
Publisher: Adult Education Board Of Tasmania
Year Printed: 1968
Sub-subject: Hobart History