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Explore the captivating history of Fremantle with 'Fremantle's West End: The Great New Hope' - an essential read for history enthusiasts and lovers of colonial architecture. This beautifully bound book, published by the Western Australian Museum, showcases the unique charm of Fremantle's heritage district, known for its well-preserved colonial buildings and vibrant multicultural community. This brand new edition (ISBN: 9781920843663, Year: 2012) offers a collection of insightful essays from leading Western Australian historians, providing readers with a deep understanding of how Fremantle has evolved since its colonial settlement in 1829. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Fremantle's past and discover what makes it one of the world’s best-preserved nineteenth-century port cities. With free shipping and delivery within 6 weeks, your journey into Fremantle's history is just an order away. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Enhance your library with this compelling narrative and celebrate Fremantle's historical legacy today!
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: 9781920843663
Year: 2012
Publisher: Western Australian Museum
Description:
On a triangle of land that points out to sea at the mouth of the Swan River is Fremantle's heritage district, the West End, renowned for its colonial architecture. Although Fremantle has often been threatened by the demands of redevelopment, today it is recognised as one of the world's best-preserved examples of a nineteenth-century port city and colonial townscape. 'Freo', as it is known locally, also has an exceptionally diverse multicultural community, lending a special character that is the legacy of its role as a historical gateway to Australia, the first point of contact for generations of migrants and visitors arriving by sea from Europe. The wide-ranging essays in this book, written by leading historians of Western Australia, offer new insights into the influences that have shaped Fremantle's colourful history and heritage since colonial settlement in 1829.
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: 9781920843663
Year: 2012
Publisher: Western Australian Museum
Description:
On a triangle of land that points out to sea at the mouth of the Swan River is Fremantle's heritage district, the West End, renowned for its colonial architecture. Although Fremantle has often been threatened by the demands of redevelopment, today it is recognised as one of the world's best-preserved examples of a nineteenth-century port city and colonial townscape. 'Freo', as it is known locally, also has an exceptionally diverse multicultural community, lending a special character that is the legacy of its role as a historical gateway to Australia, the first point of contact for generations of migrants and visitors arriving by sea from Europe. The wide-ranging essays in this book, written by leading historians of Western Australia, offer new insights into the influences that have shaped Fremantle's colourful history and heritage since colonial settlement in 1829.