The Parramatta Cemeteries: St. John's by Judith Dunn (1991, Softcover – Limited Edition)
The Parramatta Cemeteries: St. John's by Judith Dunn (1991, Softcover – Limited Edition)
Author: Judith Dunn
Publisher: Parramatta and District Historical Society
Format: Softcover
Pages: 236 pages
ISBN: 0646037056
Edition: Book No. 1087 of 3000 printed
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers
Language: English
Description
This meticulously researched volume by respected historian Judith Dunn documents the inscriptions and history of St. John’s Cemetery in Parramatta, the oldest surviving European burial ground in Australia. Rich with photographs, transcriptions, and historical context, the book sheds light on the early European settlers, their lives, and their legacies through the lens of their epitaphs and memorials.
Why You’ll Love It
Essential for genealogists, local historians, and those researching early colonial New South Wales, this limited edition title provides a rare and invaluable glimpse into Parramatta’s early social fabric. A key reference for those tracing family histories or exploring the evolution of Australian cemeteries.
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