Description: Georgiana's Journal by Georgiana Mccrae Beautifully bound new edition of a famous colonial journal. The genteel yet candid observations of a brave wife and mother who joined in the founding of Melbourne 172 years ago. Edited for publication in 1934 by Georgianas grandon, the poet Hugh McCrae. An important heritage document but also a fine gift. Illustrated by the author. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Much loved colonial journal of one of the first settlers where millions live today. Her genteel yet candid voice introduces Port Phillip as a rustic outpost—before prosperity, culture and urbanisation put Melbourne on the map. With her eye for detail and a natural way with words and pictures Georgiana shares the colourful lives of people who built a colony in the wilderness. Previous editions have sold out and at last Georgianas Journal is presented in a beautiful hardback: a lovely gift for birthdays, Christmas and Mothers Day. This edition is good for scholars thanks to the new introduciton examining the playful editorial role of Georgianas gifted grandson, Hugh McCrae. Indexed. Illustrated with Georgianas delicate sketches. Author Biography Georgiana McCrae: born in Scotland in 1804. Married Andrew Murison McCrae. Sailed with her children to Port Phillip. Sketched and painted local characters. Moved to permanent home on Mornington Peninsula (in todays township of McCrae). Died in 1890. Hugh McCrae: Born in Melbourne in 1876. Worked with Norman Lindsay as a poet in N.S.W; then as an actor on Broadway, and in Australia. Author of Satyrs and Sunlight. Table of Contents A Note on the Text by Marguerite HancockForeword to the Third EditionIntroduction by Hugh McCraeThe JournalsGeorge Gordon McCraeFragment of a DiaryAn EssayIndexAcknowledgements Long Description Much loved colonial journal of one of the first settlers where millions live today. Her genteel yet candid voice introduces Port Phillip as a rustic outpost_before prosperity, culture and urbanisation put Melbourne on the map. With her eye for detail and a natural way with words and pictures Georgiana shares the colourful lives of people who built a colony in the wilderness. Previous editions have sold out and at last Georgianas Journal is presented in a beautiful hardback: a lovely gift for birthdays, Christmas and Mothers Day. This edition is good for scholars thanks to the new introduciton examining the playful editorial role of Georgianas gifted grandson, Hugh McCrae. Indexed. Illustrated with Georgianas delicate sketches. Details ISBN1920831584 Pages 320 Publisher Halstead Press Year 2013 ISBN-10 1920831584 ISBN-13 9781920831585 Format Hardcover Imprint Halstead Press Subtitle Melbourne 1841-1865 Place of Publication Broadway Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 994.50 Author Georgiana Mccrae Short Title Georgianas Journal Language English Media Book Edited by McCare, Huge Publication Date 2013-01-31 NZ Release Date 2013-01-31 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:51011306;
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ISBN-13: 9781920831585
Book Title: Georgiana's Journal
Publisher: Halstead Press
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2013
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Publication Name: Georgiana's Journal: Melbourne 1841-1865
Language: English
Type: Textbook
Author: Georgiana Mccrae
Format: Hardcover
