{"product_id":"the-sydney-scene-1788-1960-by-alan-birch-david-s-macmillan-1982","title":"The Sydney Scene, 1788–1960 by Alan Birch \u0026 David S. Macmillan – 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArranged and Introduced by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alan Birch \u0026amp; David S. Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eHale \u0026amp; Iremonger, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Published:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne University Press, 1962\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0868060178 (Paperback)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePagination\u003c\/strong\u003e: xix, 387 pages plus 33 pages of plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sydney Scene, 1788–1960 is a comprehensive collection of historical writings documenting the development of Sydney from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 through to the mid-twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArranged and introduced by Alan Birch and David S. Macmillan, this anthology draws upon contemporary sources to present a fascinating portrait of Sydney's changing social, cultural and urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough firsthand accounts and historical observations, the book offers insights into the city's colonial beginnings, growth and transformation over nearly two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1962, this 1982 Hale \u0026amp; Iremonger edition includes 33 pages of photographic plates, a bibliography and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent reference for readers interested in Sydney's history, Australian colonial life, urban development, genealogy and historical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\"\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/span\u003e Foxing to the page edges and light wear to the covers. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial collection of historical source material offering an engaging perspective on Sydney's development between 1788 and 1960. Particularly appealing to collectors of Australian history, local historians, genealogists and readers interested in Sydney's changing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40921744539777,"sku":"GS260703","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/TheSydneyScene.jpg?v=1789890786","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/the-sydney-scene-1788-1960-by-alan-birch-david-s-macmillan-1982","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}