Bearbrass: Imagining Early Melbourne"In this much-loved book, Robyn Annear resurrects the village that was early Melbourne - from the arrival of white settlers in 1835 until the first gold rushes shook the town - and brings it to life in vivid colour. Bearbrass was one of the local names by which Melbourne was known and Annear provides a fascinating living portrait of the streetlife of this town. In a lively and engaging style, she overlays her reinvention of Bearbrass with her own impressions and experiences of the modern city, enabling Melburnians and visitors to imagine the early township and remind themselves of the rich history that lies beneath today's modern metropolis. This tenth anniversary edition of Bearbrass includes revisions and updates to the text, bringing it in line with today's city; an introduction reflecting on the enduring spirit of Bearbrass into the 21st century; and an index." -- Back cover. |
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