Hobart Town by Peter Bolger

Book Description

Secondhand. Near fine condition. Dust jacket is in good condition with fading to the spine and wear to the corners. Dust jacket is now in protective cover.

This book provides a lively account of Hobart's growth from its earliest days as a convict settlement in Van Diemen's Land to a metropolis with wide streets and fine buildings in Tasmania.

It is the story of its people, its sinners and saints, rich and poor. The Franklins, who inspired the cultural life ot the town. Farrell, who could not keep out of gaol. Henry Propsting, the goose stealer, who made good through chapel and charitable society. (book flap)