iv, 118 pp. Preface by C. Todd. Illustrated with 2 original photographs, one portrait & a drawing by author. 17.9x12.5 cm (7x5"), original blind-stamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Collection of essays, poems & short pieces. Mostly concerned with historical figures & Australian locales. Includes prize-winning essay entitled "The Difficulties of Colonization in the Northern Territory" dealing with slavery & with mention of the then-contemporary American Civil War. Published posthumously by a friend of the author C. Todd for relatives & loved ones. Notable as one of the earliest Australian imprints illustrated with original photographs. (Holden: 'Photography in Colonial Australia')
iv, 118 pp. Preface by C. Todd. Illustrated with 2 original photographs, one portrait & a drawing by author. 17.9x12.5 cm (7x5"), original blind-stamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Collection of essays, poems & short pieces. Mostly concerned with historical figures & Australian locales. Includes prize-winning essay entitled "The Difficulties of Colonization in the Northern Territory" dealing with slavery & with mention of the then-contemporary American Civil War. Published posthumously by a friend of the author C. Todd for relatives & loved ones. Notable as one of the earliest Australian imprints illustrated with original photographs. (Holden: 'Photography in Colonial Australia')
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