John Arthur Parkin and His Australian Family by Roger Walker is a limited-edition biography that traces one man’s impact on the nation’s business and social fabric. First released in 2002, this numbered hardcover opens a window on colonial enterprise through the Parkin lineage.
The book arrives in very good shape: dust jacket shows only light shelf scuffing, pages are crisp and unmarked, and the binding remains square and tight. As a first-edition, numbered copy it offers collectors a scarce piece of Australian genealogical history.
Walker’s narrative blends family anecdote with wider historical context, making it a compelling read for adults and young adults curious about Australia’s commercial past. Whether you pursue family history or Down Under memoirs, this volume deserves shelf space.
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