x, 452 pages 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits, genealogical tables ; 25 cm
regular print
Contents
From Wick to London, 1767-1825 -- Colonial secretary, 1826-1831 under Governor Ralph Darling -- In the public eye -- Colonial secretary, 1831-1836 under Governor Richard Burke -- Family and social life in colonial New South Wales -- Patron of natural history -- A passion for plants -- An appetite for acres -- For the benefit of the colony
Summary
Alexander Macleay: From Scotland to Sydney is the first biography about this extraordinary Scottish gentleman. It will take its rightful place amongst the definitive histories of Australia's founding fathers
Analysis
Australia - family history
Australian
Biography & autobiography (Australia)
Modern history (c 1788-1914) (Australia)
Notes
"'This book is a path breaking piece of forensic research ... our knowledge of early colonial New South Wales is much enhanced'-Stephen Garton"--cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 416-442) and index