Unlocking the Land: The Saga of Farming in Australia – Robin Bromby (1989)

Author: Robin Bromby
Publisher: Lothian, Melbourne
Year: 1989
First Published As: The Farming of Australia, 1986
Format: Softcover
Pagination: viii, 168 pages, plus 8 pages of plates
Illustrations: Illustrated
Size: Approx. 22 cm
ISBN: 085091356X

Description

Unlocking the Land: The Saga of Farming in Australia by Robin Bromby traces the development of agriculture in Australia and the people, technologies and industries that shaped rural life.

The book explores the evolution of farming from early settlement through to the modern agricultural era, covering the changing methods, challenges and innovations that transformed the Australian landscape and farming economy.

Originally published in 1986 as The Farming of Australia, this 1989 edition provides an accessible overview of Australian agricultural history.

Includes bibliography and index.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers. Internally well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A useful overview of Australian farming history with strong appeal for readers interested in agriculture, rural life and the development of Australian primary industries.