The Dream That Wouldn't Die. The Tragic Struggles of a Gallant People to Build a New Italy far from Their Homeland.
by Brigginshaw, Jim
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0646458566
- ISBN 13
- 9780646458564
- Seller
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Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Iluka, NSW: The Author, 2006. 304pp. Or card. Slight edge wear to covers, prev owner name on copyright page. SIGNED and inscribed (to Gloria) by author on title page. The story of New Italy, near the township of Woodburn in northern New South Wales. The pioneers of 125 years ago are gone but it lives on as a museum and historical site. There are no monuments to the first New Italy off New Guinea, but their second New Italy lasted for more than half a century.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 042979
- Title
- The Dream That Wouldn't Die. The Tragic Struggles of a Gallant People to Build a New Italy far from Their Homeland.
- Author
- Brigginshaw, Jim
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0646458566
- ISBN 13
- 9780646458564
- Publisher
- The Author
- Place of Publication
- Iluka, NSW
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- New Italy Australia Italian Migrant Immigrant New South Wales NSW Local History Woodburn Papua New Guinea Blackbirders
- Bookseller catalogs
- Family history/ Genealogy; Australian Local History;
- Size
- 8vo
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About the Seller
Lawrence Jones
Biblio member since 2006
Ashmore, Queensland
About Lawrence Jones
I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.
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