Days of Moment in Australia 1788-1938 by C H Bertie

Book Description

Secondhand. Fair condition. Significant wear to edges, corners and book covers. Paper, perhaps dust jacket, stuck to the back cover. Foxing marks on pages. Binding is still complete.

Days of Moment in Australia 1788-1938 was written by historian and librarian Charles H. Bertie (1875-1952), published around 1937, and details 16 significant dates in Australian history.

The book provides a curated timeline from the First Fleet's arrival through the early twentieth century. Includes black and white illustrations including Captain Arthur Phillip, the arrest of Governor Bligh 26 January 1808, the inauguration of the Commonwealth 1 January 1901, the landing at ANZAC 25 April 1915 and others.