The Australian ark : a history of domesticated animals in Australia / Ian M. Parsonson.
The Australian ark : a history of domesticated animals in Australia / Ian M. Parsonson.
The Australian ark : a history of domesticated animals in Australia / Ian M. Parsonson.
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Publisher
Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2000.
Date
2000.
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N636.00994/4
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Language
English
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Physical content
viii, 296 p. : ill., maps ; 25cm.
Contents
Chapter 1. Beginning -- ch. 2. The new settlement - Governor Philip and Lieutenant-Governor King -- ch. 3. The importance of Philip Gidley King -- ch. 4. The Reverend Samuel Marsden -- ch. 5. Macarthur's role in the Australian sheep industry -- ch. 6. Other important early sheep breeders -- ch. 7. S...
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Publisher
Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2000.
Place of Publication
Victoria
Date Published
2000.
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Ian Parsonson 1998.
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Summary
This definitive work on the introduction of domestic animals to Australia begins with the first white settlement at Botany Bay. It explores the foundations of our wool and beef industries, examining the role of early leaders like Phillip, King, Macarthur and Bligh. The book considers the successful introduction of the horse, Australia's first live...
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The Australian ark : a history of domesticated animals in Australia / Ian M. Parsonson.
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Includes index.
Cover title.
Hardback edition published in 1998.
Includes bibliographic references (p. 278-285)
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N636.00994/4
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74VvglQpqzDO
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ISBN
0643065679
9780643065673 (pbk.) :
0643065679 (pbk.) :
9780643065673
DDC
636.00994
MMS ID
991012450639702626
