Lachlan Macquarie: His Life, Adventures and Times (Famous Australian Lives).

Angus & Robertson, 1978. Softcover. Very Good +. AUSTRALIANA xv,614p., 9 leaves of plates ; 22cm. #120923 This edition first published, Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1973.Fifth edition. Biography by M. H. Ellis of the Scottish soldier, Lachlan Macquarie, who was the innovative governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. His innovations included the first organized finance and commerce, the first inland exploration and settlement, the first first highways and paved streets, as well as fine architecture and official patronage of the arts and literature. Paperback reprint of the 5th edition in the Famous Lives series. Originally published in 1947, and revised four times.Includes comments on black/white relations during the early colonial period in NSW. Macquarie, Lachlan, 1761-1824 New South Wales, 1810-1821. Macquarie, Lachlan, 1761-1824. Biographies Governors -- New South Wales -- Biography Settlement and contacts - Colonisation - 1788-1850 New South Wales -- History -- 1788-1851 New South Wales (NSW) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Very Good +