Port Jackson Today and Yesterday by Colin & Margaret Kerr (1980, Rigby) – Pageant of Australia Series

Author:
Colin Kerr & Margaret Kerr

Publisher:
Rigby, Adelaide, 1980

Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
63 pages, illustrated with maps and historical images

ISBN:
0727012517

Series:
Pageant of Australia

Condition:
Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket, internally clean and tightly bound.

Description:
Port Jackson Today and Yesterday offers a richly illustrated journey through the history of Sydney Harbour, tracing its transformation from a natural haven discovered in 1770 into the bustling heart of Australia’s largest city. With engaging text and visual material, Colin and Margaret Kerr capture both the natural beauty and historical significance of this iconic waterway. Maps on the lining papers provide useful context, and a bibliography adds depth for further reading.

Why You’ll Love It:
A superb title for collectors of Australian history or maritime heritage, this volume provides a concise yet compelling visual history of one of Australia’s most recognisable landscapes. Perfect for those passionate about Sydney’s development, harbour engineering, or the evolving relationship between people and place.