Publisher: John Ferguson in association with the Council of Barker College, Sydney, 1978
Format: Hardcover
Pages: xvii, 660 pages, including illustrations, plans, portraits, and 1 leaf of colour plates
ISBN: 090913409X
Condition: Near Fine – light wear to covers; a clean, tightly bound and well-preserved copy.
Description: This comprehensive history by Stuart Braga chronicles the development of Barker College from its founding in 1890 through to 1977. Rich with archival photographs, architectural plans, and personal recollections, the volume details the growth of one of Sydney's leading Anglican boys' schools, set in Hornsby on Sydney’s North Shore. The work reflects broader themes in Australian educational history while capturing the unique character and tradition of Barker College.
Why You'll Love It: A significant volume for historians of education, alumni, and collectors of private school histories. This is a richly detailed and scholarly account of an enduring Australian institution, presented in a substantial and well-illustrated edition.
