{"product_id":"1975-a-history-of-the-lower-midlands-australian-history-book-1st-edition-limited","title":"1975 A History Of The Lower Midlands Australian History Book 1st Edition Limited","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\n  1975 A History Of The Lower Midlands Australian History Book 1st Edition Limited\n \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      A History Of The Lower Midlands\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      By J.S. Weeding\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     Published by Cat \u0026amp; Fiddle Press: Hobart 1975 1st Edition\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     \u003cstrong\u003e\n      Limited Edition To 500 Copies\n     \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \"A History of the Lower Midlands by J.S. Weeding is a detailed and thoughtfully compiled account of one of Tasmania's most historically significant regions. Published in Hobart by Cat \u0026amp; Fiddle Press in 1975 as a limited edition of just 500 copies, the work explores the development of the Lower Midlands from its early colonial beginnings through to a settled pastoral community. Drawing upon local records, family histories, and architectural remnants, Weeding presents a richly textured narrative of settlement, land use, and the lives of those who shaped the district.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     The book places particular emphasis on the heritage of towns such as Oatlands, examining notable buildings, estates, and landmarks that reflect the region's convict-era origins and subsequent agricultural prosperity. Illustrated with period photographs and supported by careful historical commentary, it captures both the physical landscape and the social fabric of the Midlands, including churches, homesteads, and early industries. The writing balances scholarly research with a strong sense of place, making it both informative and engaging.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     Issued as a scarce limited edition and printed and bound entirely in Australia, this volume holds enduring appeal for collectors of Tasmanian history and regional Australian studies. Its focused subject matter and modest print run ensure its desirability, particularly among those interested in colonial settlement patterns, local heritage, and genealogical research, as well as collectors of Tasmanian imprints and privately published historical works.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     \"\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n     Light wear to dustjacket. No inscriptions. A nice clean copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       Size 22.5cm x 14.5cm x 1.5cm - 135 Pages\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46471051608203,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/70139a37-27ac-4ab9-8ee4-7e65a3d0134a.jpg?v=1775538970","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1975-a-history-of-the-lower-midlands-australian-history-book-1st-edition-limited","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}