A Geographical Dictionary; or, Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies Their Physical and Political Geography, together with a brief notice of all the capitals, principal towns and villages; also of rivers, bays, gulfs, mountains, population and general statistics. Illustrated with numerous maps and drawings.

Wells, William Henry

Published by The Council of the Library of New South Wales, Sydney NSW,, 1970

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Octavo; hardcover, with gilt spine titling; 464pp. [i-viiipp., 1-438pp., 2 blank, 1-16pp. (adverts)], with 2 engraved frontispieces, 23 monochrome maps (1 folding), and 2 engraved plates likewise. Minor wear; previous owner's name in ink; text block edges mildly spotted. Some tiny scrapes and wear to the dustwrapper edges; now professionally protected by superior non-adhesive polypropylene film. Near fine. Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. Final charges may vary depending on size and weight. Publication number 14 of the William Dixson Foundation, this facsimile reproduction of the first published gazetteer of Australia, originally issued in 1848, gives a coherent snapshot of the state of the First Colony at that time. Original copies of this authoritative work, and access to them, are very hard to find, so this edition - provided under the auspices of the Library of New South Wales Council - brings Wells' research into the scope of everybody delving into the conditions of Victorian-era Australia. Seller Inventory # 30056

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Title: A Geographical Dictionary; or, Gazetteer of ...

Publisher: The Council of the Library of New South Wales, Sydney NSW,

Publication Date: 1970