The Fagans, the Cottage, and Kendall / edited by Joan Fenton

Author:
Joan Fenton (ed.)

Publisher:
Brisbane Water Historical Society, West Gosford, NSW, 1996

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
x, 114 pages, illustrated with photographs and portraits

ISBN:
9780959902860 / 0959902864

Series:
Historical Monograph (Wyong, N.S.W.) ; No. 8

Condition:
Very Good – clean and tightly bound copy with only light shelf wear

Description:
A carefully compiled history that weaves together the stories of the Fagan and Adcock families, the historic Henry Kendall Cottage, and the life of poet Henry Kendall himself. Edited by Joan Fenton and produced by the Brisbane Water Historical Society, this volume offers an accessible and richly illustrated account of Gosford’s colonial past, the heritage-listed cottage, and the lives intertwined with it. Includes an index and a bibliography for further reading.

Why You'll Love It:
This book is ideal for enthusiasts of Australian literary history, regional heritage, and historic architecture. Whether you're a fan of Henry Kendall’s poetry, a student of early New South Wales settlement, or simply interested in the stories behind local landmarks, this title brings together place, people, and poetry in a uniquely local context.