The Australian Wool Market 1840 to 1900 by Alan Barnard

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has signed inside page. Dust jacket is in poor condition most of the back cover missing. Dust jacket is however now in a protective covering.

The remarkable growth of Australia's wool exports during the 19th century was accompanied by corresponding developments in services such as transport, specialised banking, and marketing agencies.

Dr Barnard's scholarly work is a pioneering contribution that throws light on the organisation and functioning of these services.

Part 1 provides a background sketch of the production and consumption industries, production conditions, changes in industrial demand, and the organisation of the wool textile industry.

Part 2 examines the development of marketing institutions, and Part 3 addresses price movements and marketing costs.