When Wool Was King: The Inside Story of Australia’s Wool Industry by Alec Morrison – 2009

Author: Alec Morrison
Publisher: R.M. Williams Publishing, Milsons Point, NSW
Year: 2009
ISBN: 9780980397031
Format: Softcover
Pagination: xiv, 287 pages
Size: Approx. 24 cm

Description

When Wool Was King: The Inside Story of Australia’s Wool Industry by Alec Morrison traces the remarkable history of an industry that played a major role in shaping Australia’s economy, rural communities and national identity.

Drawing on the people, properties, businesses and events behind the industry, Morrison explores the rise and changing fortunes of Australian wool and provides insight into the period when the familiar expression “Australia rode on the sheep’s back” reflected the enormous economic importance of wool production.

Illustrated with photographs and portraits, the book provides an engaging account of Australian pastoral and agricultural history. It includes bibliographical references and an index.

An excellent title for readers interested in wool growing, sheep, pastoral properties, farming, rural Australia and the history of Australian agriculture.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers. Internally Near Fine, with the contents clean and well preserved. Please refer to photographs as they form part of the condition description.

Why You’ll Love It

A detailed and accessible history of one of Australia’s most significant rural industries, with particular appeal for collectors of agricultural, pastoral and Australian social history.