Description
Discover the untold stories of colonial Sydney through 'Minding Her Own Business,' a captivating book that unveils the lives of entrepreneurial women who shaped the urban landscape. Written by Catherine Bishop, this compelling narrative showcases diverse female business owners—from milliners and dressmakers to publicans and even ginger-beer manufacturers—who defied societal norms and carved out successful livelihoods in a bustling, male-dominated world. With its richly detailed accounts of their successes and struggles, this book challenges the traditional view of colonial women, presenting them not just as wives or mothers but as influential businesswomen who contributed significantly to the economy of their time. This engaging read is not only enlightening but also serves as a powerful reminder of the women's relentless spirit and resilience. Perfect for history buffs and those interested in women's studies, 'Minding Her Own Business' is a must-have addition to your collection. Shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781742234328, Year: 2015, Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234328
Year: 2015
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
A history that populates the streets of colonial Sydney with entrepreneurial businesswomen earning their living in a variety of small – and sometimes surprising – enterprises.
There are few memorials to colonial businesswomen, but if you know where to look you can find many traces of their presence as you wander the streets of Sydney.From milliners and dressmakers to ironmongers and booksellers; from publicans and boarding-house keepers to butchers and taxidermists; from school teachers to ginger-beer manufacturers: these women have been hidden in the historical record but were visible to their contemporaries.
Catherine Bishop brings the stories of these entrepreneurial women to life, with fascinating details of their successes and failures, their determination and wilfulness, their achievements, their tragedies and the occasional juicy scandal. Until now we have imagined colonial women indoors as wives, and mothers, domestic servants or prostitutes. This book sets them firmly out in the open.
Minding Her Own Business - Winner of theAshurst Business Literature Prize 2016
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742234328
Year: 2015
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
A history that populates the streets of colonial Sydney with entrepreneurial businesswomen earning their living in a variety of small – and sometimes surprising – enterprises.
There are few memorials to colonial businesswomen, but if you know where to look you can find many traces of their presence as you wander the streets of Sydney.From milliners and dressmakers to ironmongers and booksellers; from publicans and boarding-house keepers to butchers and taxidermists; from school teachers to ginger-beer manufacturers: these women have been hidden in the historical record but were visible to their contemporaries.
Catherine Bishop brings the stories of these entrepreneurial women to life, with fascinating details of their successes and failures, their determination and wilfulness, their achievements, their tragedies and the occasional juicy scandal. Until now we have imagined colonial women indoors as wives, and mothers, domestic servants or prostitutes. This book sets them firmly out in the open.
Minding Her Own Business - Winner of theAshurst Business Literature Prize 2016