Peter Lalor: The Man from Eureka by Les Blake (Second Hand Book)

Second Hand Book 

Although Peter Lalor holds a very special place in Australian history this is the first concise comprehensive biography about him. Written by an historian who is a Fellow of the International Biographical Association, Cambridge, the book traces Lalor’s early life as a member of a rebellious Irish family thence to his experiences on the Victorian goldfields which culminated in the bloody fight at the Eureka Stockade. The exciting story of his escape with a price on his head is followed by an account remarkable in itself, of his years as a controversial public figure and as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria.

Hardback, 157 pages, published in 1979.

Condition: Good, pages immaculate, dust jacket with slight rip included.

$90.00

1 in stock

Book Reviews Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Peter Lalor: The Man from Eureka by Les Blake (Second Hand Book)”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Description

Second Hand Book 

Although Peter Lalor holds a very special place in Australian history this is the first concise comprehensive biography about him. Written by an historian who is a Fellow of the International Biographical Association, Cambridge, the book traces Lalor’s early life as a member of a rebellious Irish family thence to his experiences on the Victorian goldfields which culminated in the bloody fight at the Eureka Stockade. The exciting story of his escape with a price on his head is followed by an account remarkable in itself, of his years as a controversial public figure and as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria.

Hardback, 157 pages, published in 1979.

Condition: Good, pages immaculate, dust jacket with slight rip included.

Additional information

Weight 0.455 kg
Dimensions 22 × 14 × 1 cm

Book Reviews Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Peter Lalor: The Man from Eureka by Les Blake (Second Hand Book)”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Shop All Categories