A Geographical Dictionary; or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies.
WELLS (William Henry).
Publication Date: 1848
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Complete with a five page list of subscribers, this a lovely copy of an important work. Wells was determined to supplement "[t]he want of information which prevails in England respecting this colony." In addition to the extensive geographical information and maps, Wells provides an informative digest of the "moral, social, political, [and] commercial" life of Australia. There are particularly interesting sections on the Aborigines, early voyages to Australia, and whaling. Ferguson, 4949. Seller Inventory # 201375
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Publication Date: 1848
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies
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The Council of the Library of New South Wales, Sydney, 1970
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Seller: Lectioz Books, Gloucester, NSW, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Facsimile Edition. Jacket has moderate general wear and no tears. Foxing to edges of page-block. Light foxing to pastedowns. feps and half-title page, otherwise internally clean. Binding tight. 438pp plus advertisements. Size: 165mm x 235mm. Book. Seller Inventory # 026056
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A GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OR GAZETTEER OF THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES 1848. Facsimile edition.
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Syd. Library Council., 1970
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Or.cl. Dustjacket. 438pp. b/w ills. Dj sl.torn else a very good copy. First published 1848. Seller Inventory # 204776
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a geographical dictionary that presents a detailed overview of Australian geography as it was known during the mid-19th century. The author, William Hanson Wells, compiled information from various sources, including published works, maps, and personal accounts, to create a comprehensive reference guide for the region. The book provides valuable insights into the early exploration and settlement of Australia, offering a glimpse into the understanding of its vast and diverse landscape during that era. It also sheds light on the Indigenous peoples and their connection to the land, providing valuable historical context for contemporary discussions on environmental stewardship and Indigenous rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330400043_0
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies, 1848 (William Dixson Foundation. Publication) Facsimile Edition
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The Counci lof the Library of New South Wales, 1970
ISBN 10: 0724099832
ISBN 13: 9780724099832
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. This book reproduces in facsimile the first published gazetteer of Australia, complete with its maps and illustrations. It is the extensive production of a thirty-year-old surveyor and estate agent, a man of ambitious projects, already twice bankrupt, but intelligent and capable. The work is invaluable as a guide to the state of settlement at the time and especially for information about obsolete or little known place names. **The book has light foxing at the top. The jacket has 1 small and 1 tiny tape-repaired tears.**. Seller Inventory # 002337
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A Geographical Dictionary Or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies - Facsimile Edition
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Sydney Library Council, 1848
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. Book shows minor handling & shelf wear, dust jacket has a mylar cover. First page is lightly marked, other pages are intact and unmarred. Binding is intact but slightly worn/loose. Good reading copy! Seller Inventory # mon0003715453
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A GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OR GAZETTEER OF THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES 1848. Facsimile edition.
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Lond., 1970
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Or.cl. Dustjacket. 438pp. b/w ills. Dj sl.torn else a very good copy. First published 1848. Seller Inventory # 192273
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies Classic Reprint
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A Geographical Dictionary; or gazetteer of the Australian Colonies ... With ... maps, etc.
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British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
ISBN 10: 1241429987
ISBN 13: 9781241429980
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies, 1848
Published by
Library of New South Wales, Sydney, 1970
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Seller: Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Sydney, Library of New South Wales, 1970 (facsimile edition)/ 1848. Cloth; a fine copy with the dustwrapper slightly rubbed and flecked with slight surface loss. Number 14 in the William Dixson Foundation series. Seller Inventory # 100856
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A Geographical Dictionary or Gazetteer of the Australian Colonies
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780371431696
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