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1982 From Sydney Cove to Duntroon by Joan Kerr Australian Colonial History Book

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1982 From Sydney Cove to Duntroon by Joan Kerr Australian Colonial History Book

From Sydney Cove to Duntroon: A Family Album Of Early Life In Australia
By Joan Kerr and Hugh Falkus
Published by Hutchinson Of Australia: Richmond 1982 1st Edition

" Joan Kerr and Hugh Falkus present an intimate visual and narrative history of Australia's colonial beginnings through the intertwined stories of several early families. Drawing on paintings, sketches, letters, journals, and domestic artefacts, the book reconstructs everyday life from the arrival at Sydney Cove in 1788 through the gradual expansion inland toward Duntroon. Rather than focusing solely on official history, Kerr and Falkus highlight the personal experiences of settlers—how they lived, worked, built homes, raised children, and adapted to a new and often harsh environment.

The authors place particular emphasis on the evolution of Australian society as it moved from a penal colony to a more structured and aspirational community. Through carefully selected images and commentary, they explore themes such as the development of architecture, the role of women in domestic and social life, the challenges of frontier existence, and the relationships between settlers and the landscape. The book's "family album" approach gives the narrative warmth and immediacy, grounding broader historical change in the lived experiences of individuals.

Ultimately, the work serves as both a cultural history and a visual archive, capturing the transformation of early Australia from a precarious settlement at Sydney Cove to the more established pastoral world symbolised by Duntroon. The first edition's high‑quality illustrations and thoughtful curation make it a valuable resource for understanding how colonial identity was formed, remembered, and passed down through generations. It stands as a richly textured portrait of a society in the making."

Light wear to dust jacket otherwise very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 27.5cm x 22.5cm x 2cm - 128 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dust jacket otherwise very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Joan Kerr
Publisher: Hutchinson Of Australia: Richmond
Year Printed: 1982
Sub-subject: Australian History