Martin of Martin Place: A biography of Sir James Martin 1820-1886

Grainger, Elena

Published by Alpha Books, Sydney, 1970

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"During the whole of his career, Martin, because of his humble origin and lack of a university education, was pursued by the jealous animosity of many who considered themselves either academically or genealogically his superiors. This jealousy (coupled with the obsession of some members of his own family to hush up the estrangement which developed between Martin and his wife) so nearly succeeded in expunging knowledge of his achievements from the records that the author, in her preface, has felt it necessary to introduce this great Australian to the heirs to a society whose beginnings he spent his life in shaping." --- Original blue illustrated (Front: Sir James from a photograph taken shortly before his death, Back: Martin Place, Sydney) papered boards, lettered white on spine and top board (24 cm height), as dustwrapper. Dustwrapper slight rubbing to spine ends. Endpapers: Crest of Sir James Martin, copied from the motif on his writing paper. Dustwrapper now protected. Pp. xviii, 165 including Author's Note, List of Illustrations (26), Thank You, The Buried Chief, Preface, Appendix, Notes. 1: "Scenes of Youth" 2: Journalist, Author, and Editor 3: "Juvenile Legislator" 4: "A Freakish Gentleman" 5: The Premier 6: Chief Justice. Seller Inventory # 17188

Bibliographic Details

Title: Martin of Martin Place: A biography of Sir ...

Publisher: Alpha Books, Sydney

Publication Date: 1970

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition