Rouse Hill House and the Rouses by Caroline Rouse Thornton

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Inscribed by author. Dust jacket is in good condition with wear at spine top. Fading to spine. Interior and binding are still very good.

Rouse Hill is unique. Its building was commences in 1813, making it the oldest large scale family home in Australia. It also has the disctinction of having been occupied by the original family for longer than any other house - six generations. A feature of the house is the existence of the time-capsule rooms with their remarkable detail of furnishing and bric-a-brac. (back cover)