Author: Powell, J.M.
Title: An Historical Geography of Modern Australia: The Restive Fringe
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, (1988). orig.boards. 23x15cm, xx, 400 pp, Series: Cambridge Studies in Historical Geography, 11.. Textual maps,photos & tables. Minor rubbing, VG. dustwrapper ¶ Contents: Crimson Thread, 1880 - 1914: Prodigal Children: An Introduction; State & Nation; Building the Temple, 1914 - 50; Imperialism, Protectionism,Democratic Nationalism; Debt of Honour: Soldier Settlement, 1915 - 29; Science & the Frontier; Conservation & Planning in the 'Last of Lands'; Nationalism & Dependency, 1950 - 86: A Changing Society; The Janus Face of Australian Industry; Agriculture & the Modern Federation; Conclusion: Arrivals & Departures.

Keywords: Historical Geography, Australia, Human Settlement, Colonial History, , , , ,