The Crossroads: The History of Cumnock by Joan Marriott (1993, Scorpio Publications) – Signed Copy

Author:
Joan Marriott

Publisher:
Scorpio Publications, Cumnock, NSW, c.1993

Format:
Hardcover

Pages:
193 pages, illustrated with photographs and portraits; maps on endpapers

ISBN:
9780646147932/0646147935

Condition:
Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket. Internally clean and tightly bound. Signed by the author.

Description:
The Crossroads is a comprehensive and warmly written local history of Cumnock, a small town in central western New South Wales. Joan Marriott documents the evolution of the township with depth and care, blending historical detail with personal recollections, archival photographs, and community records. Featuring maps on the endpapers and a helpful index, this is an essential reference for those with ties to the district or an interest in rural Australian history.

Why You’ll Love It:
A signed copy of a regionally significant title, this book offers an engaging portrait of a country town’s heritage and spirit. Ideal for genealogists, local history researchers, or anyone connected to the Cumnock area.