Parramatta Pageant – James Jervis (c.1950s)

Author: James Jervis
Publisher: Parramatta City Council, Sydney
Year Published: c.1950s
Type of Book: Hardcover
Genre: Australian Local History, New South Wales History & Heritage
Pages: 96
Illustrations: Black-and-white and colour illustrations
Dimensions: 31 cm
Condition: Fair

Description

Parramatta Pageant by Australian historian James Jervis is a vintage illustrated publication celebrating the history and heritage of Parramatta, one of Australia's oldest European settlements.

Published by Parramatta Council during the 1950s, this 96-page hardcover volume offers an interesting historical perspective on the development of Parramatta and its place in the story of New South Wales.

Richly illustrated with black-and-white and colour images, the publication reflects the pride in local heritage and civic identity characteristic of mid-20th-century Australian commemorative histories.

James Jervis, a respected historian of early Australian settlement and New South Wales local history, brings his knowledge of the region to this historical publication.

Of particular interest to local historians, genealogists and collectors of Australian regional histories, Parramatta Pageant is also a fascinating example of historical publishing from the 1950s.

Its large-format presentation and period illustrations make it an appealing addition to collections documenting the history, architecture and development of Western Sydney.

Condition

Fair: Hardcover copy showing noticeable wear to the dust jacket and the bottom of the book. A vintage publication with age-related wear, offered in its existing condition.

Type of Book

Vintage Australian Local History / Illustrated Regional Heritage Book

A large-format illustrated historical publication documenting Parramatta in New South Wales. Suitable for collectors of Australian local history, family historians, heritage researchers and readers interested in the development of Sydney and its surrounding districts.

Why You'll Love It

• A Piece of Parramatta's History: A vintage publication celebrating one of Australia's most historically significant colonial settlements.

• Written by James Jervis: Authored by a recognised historian whose work contributed to the documentation of early Australian and New South Wales history.

• Vintage 1950s Publication: An interesting example of Australian regional history publishing from the mid-20th century.

• Illustrated Throughout: Features black-and-white and colour illustrations that enhance its historical and visual appeal.

• Local and Family History Interest: A useful addition to collections relating to Parramatta, Western Sydney, genealogy and regional heritage.

• Collectable Large-Format Hardcover: Its 31 cm format and period presentation make it an appealing historical volume for collectors.

• A Connection to Western Sydney: Particularly attractive to those with family connections to Parramatta or an interest in the region's early development.