Irene Schaffer’s Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists opens a vivid window on early colonial Australia, mining forgotten colonial documents to trace who owned the land and livestock that shaped a continent. This 1991 hardcover blends biography with cultural history, making it a compelling addition to any Australian history or true-stories shelf.
The 254-page illustrated volume arrives in good, smoke-free condition, its crisp pages protected by the original dust jacket. Clean and tidy throughout, it’s ready for immediate reference or display without the usual ex-library markings.
Collectors and researchers seeking authoritative Australiana will appreciate Schaffer’s meticulous research and the publisher’s quality presentation. A durable, browse-friendly copy that invites repeated dips into Australia’s pastoral past.
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