| Description |
x, 452 pages 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, genealogical tables ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
From Wick to London, 1767-1825 -- Colonial secretary, 1826-1831 under Governor Ralph Darling -- In the public eye -- Colonial secretary, 1831-1836 under Governor Richard Burke -- Family and social life in colonial New South Wales -- Patron of natural history -- A passion for plants -- An appetite for acres -- For the benefit of the colony |
| Summary |
Alexander Macleay: From Scotland to Sydney is the first biography about this extraordinary Scottish gentleman. It will take its rightful place amongst the definitive histories of Australia's founding fathers |
| Analysis |
Australia - family history |
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Australian |
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Biography & autobiography (Australia) |
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Modern history (c 1788-1914) (Australia) |
| Notes |
"'This book is a path breaking piece of forensic research ... our knowledge of early colonial New South Wales is much enhanced'-Stephen Garton"--cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 416-442) and index |
| Subject |
MacLeay, Alexander, 1767-1848
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Macleay, Alexander.
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McLeay, Alexander, 1767-1848
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'The Nib' Waverley Library Award for Literature Nominations (2012)
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Politicians -- New South Wales -- Biography
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Politicians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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New South Wales -- Politics and government -- 1788-1900
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New South Wales -- Social life and customs -- 1788-1851
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780646557526 (hbk.) |
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