Margaret Kiddle (55 results)

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 208 pages.

Condition: Good. 1949. 222 pages. Yellow pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Insert to front endpaper. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to clipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:

Paperback. Caroline Chisholm's remarkable and hard-won achievements live again in this book which describes her indomitable spirit, her propensity for hard work and as much of her private life as can be reconstructed. Her commitment during the 1830s and 1840s led to the establishment of a Female Immigrants' Home, the encouragement of family immigration, the fight for better conditions on immigrant ships, and practical help for some thirty thousand immigrants and settlers. 1969, Abridged edition. A fine, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Fourth Impression. This fourth impression of "Men of Yesterday" is in good condition. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with minor scuffing and edge wear, but remains intact. The hardcover binding is sturdy, with no significant damage. Inside, the pages are clean and well-preserved, featuring a handwritten name and date on the map page. This copy is a remarkable find for collectors and history buffs alike. Worn with minor edge wear and scuffing.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Abridged. 208 pages, includes index. Original paperback in hard cover library binding. A clean, straight copy.

Abridged, new ed. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, yellow spine background colour notably faded, minimal edgewear, otherwise excellent. 208 pp. Caroline Chisholm (1808 - 1877) worked tirelessly to assist single women and families to migrate and settle in colonial Australia. Abridged edition of a book by Margaret Kiddle, originally published in 1950. The new introduction describes Caroline as an icon of the feminist movement, and a woman well ahead of the times. (Media release leaflet loosely inserted.).

hard cover with dustjacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Anne Montgomery (illustrator). 1st edition. The story of two young girls emigrating to Australia in 1844 and their adventures when they arrived there. Illustrated with four charming black and white drawings by Anne Montgomery. 222 pages G/G. Light soiling, shelf wear and edge wear to worn dust jacket with small pieces missing, bookseller label on front paste down has left a small stain on free front endpaper, owner size label partly removed from free front endpaper, light foxing to outer pages and page edges, small areas of insect damage to dust jacket and original green cloth covers, overall good condition.

Cloth. Dust Jacket Condition: With Jacket. Abridged Edition. Near Fine in a very good ++ jacket. PP 208, index, Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with only light wear along the edges and at corners, some patches of spot-staining on both sides, spine is solid with bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Dust Jacket is missing. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 295 pages. Lightly chipped at top of spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Covers & Spine: both front and back boards are undamaged with light wear along the edges and at corners, spine is solid with bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, front hinge a little slack. Pages & Markings: unstained, only marking is personal name stamp of previous owner top of opening page otherwise clean throughout. Dust Jacket: scuffing on surface and high-degree tattiness along edges (especially at spine top). All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG red cloth hardcover First edition. Edges of textblock browned. Dedication to owner on ffep. Owner's name at head of half - title page. 295pp.

c.266pp. 8vo. Original cloth and dustwrapper in very good condition, name on ffe.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. pp.xviii+208. 21.5cm. Appendices. Index. Hard cover in dust jacket. A good clean copy. First published in 1950 this is the 'slightly abridged third edition'. [411g].

8vo; pp. 296; 6 illustrations, appendixes, notes, index, original cloth a little faded, chipped dustjacket, a very good copy. . First edition.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Caroline Chisholm born Caroline Jones; 30 May 1808 â?" 25 March 1877, was an English humanitarian known mostly for her support of immigrant female and family welfare in Australia. She is commemorated on 16 May in the calendar of saints of the Church of England. Her path to sainthood within the Catholic Church has commenced; she had converted to Catholicism around the time of her marriage and reared her children as Catholic.

Hardback. Margaret Kiddle, Melbourne University Press. Author: Margaret KiddleBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press., 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCaroline Chisholm by Margaret Kiddle presents a comprehensive biography of a remarkable 19th-century humanitarian. This compelling work chronicles Chisholm's tireless efforts to aid immigrant women and families in colonial Australia. The narrative details her pioneering social reforms and her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the vulnerable. Kiddle illustrates the profound impact of Chisholm's advocacy, painting a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal norms to champion human dignity. This historical account offers a meticulous examination of a pivotal figure in Australian social history. Hardback.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. MONTGOMERY, ANNE (illustrator). First Edition. 250x190x14mm+380g . . Australasian Publishing Co Ltd. Sydney Nsw. 1945. First Edition. . . Pp69. First Australian Edition. Illustrated matt hard boards in original dust jacket. unclipped. Illustrated by ANNE MONTGOMERY. The top 3cm of the spine is missing. dust jacket has chips and creasing. Dedication on front free end paper. Interior absolutely clean and bright: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Withi n_Australia:_AU$12.60.

224pp. 8vo. Original cloth in dustwrapper ( one small repair). Bookplate An excellent bright copy. First edition. Muir 3911.

Hardback. Margaret Kiddle, Melbourne University Press. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: wear and tear on spineThis seminal work, Men Of Yesterday: A Social History Of The Western District Of Victoria 1834-1890, chronicles the formative decades of a pivotal Australian region. It uncovers the intricate social structures, economic forces, and personal narratives that shaped the lives of early settlers and Indigenous communities alike. Kiddle presents a vivid tableau of colonial life, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a society in flux. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of land, labor, and class on the development of the Western District, offering a comprehensive understanding of its historical foundations. This authoritative account argues for the enduring legacy of these early years on contemporary Australian identity. Hardback.

8vo, 573pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good hardback copy in edgeworn dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Anne Montgomery (illustrator). 1st Paperback Edition. 232 pages. B/w frontis. An ageing, but firm copy.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Reprint. Paperback. 8vo. Large format paperback. ISBN: 0522847331 Pages: 0 Fine.

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. Abridged Edition. Card Covers. Very Good. Abridged Edition. Illustrated Card Cover. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". P208, Caroline Chisholm was the most remarkable woman in early Australian history. Illustrated Card Cover.

Hardback, 14.5x22cm, 266pp. Good condition (general light wear; owner's penned details at ffep; offset at endpapers; F.W. Cheshire label at front pastedown) in good dustwrapper (general light wear and scuff marks; chipped at head of spine; faint sticker mark at front flap).

Or.cl. Dustjacket. 295pp. b/w plates. (sl foxing) Dj with chipping & wear to edges. Very good copy. 1st ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Very Good In Good Jacket With Frayed Ends . Pp 573, Index, Bibliography, Endpaper Maps, Colour Frontis, 44 Illustrations, 5 Line Engravings,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo. Color frontispiece, B&W illustrations, map endpapers. Condition: minor nicking & light wear to DJ; DJ price-clipped; corners lightly bumped; else very good+ in very good DJ. 573 pages.