Frontier French Island

Gooch, Ruth

ISBN 10: 0975600044 / ISBN 13: 9780975600047

Published by Prahran Mechanics' Institute Press, 2006

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335 pp., index, bibliography, illustrations, map. Frontier French Island is the most comprehensive history of French Island, Victoria, Australia, written to date. It is the culmination of ten years research and writing and is accompanied by almost 200 photographs and drawings, most never before published. Ruth Gooch tells the story of the Western Port island from meticulous examination of the official records retrieved from local and international sources, and her extensive interviews with former islanders and their descendants. She presents a rich and colourful insight into the life of an isolated community. 0.0. Seller Inventory # 0975600044AUS032512

Bibliographic Details

Title: Frontier French Island

Publisher: Prahran Mechanics' Institute Press

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Frontier French Island is the most comprehensive history of French Island, Victoria, Australia, written to date. It is the culmination of ten years research and writing and is accompanied by almost 200 photographs and drawings, most never before published.

Ruth Gooch tells the story of the Western Port island from meticulous examination of the official records retrieved from local and international sources, and her extensive interviews with former islanders and their descendants. She presents a rich and colourful insight into the life of an isolated community.