Greg Young

Broschiertes Buch

Paddington

A history (16pt Large Print Edition)

Beschreibung

The first major history of Paddington - Sydney's celebrated heritage suburb - in forty years This first major history of Paddington in forty years provides a fresh and revealing perspective on this celebrated heritage suburb in Sydney - one of the largest and most intact Victorian enclaves in the world. Leading historians and specialists explore the makeup of Paddington's diverse community - including its Indigenous, colonial, post-war migrant, bohemian and LGBTQ residents, and a succession of gentrifiers - and discuss the evolution of the suburb's unique architecture and landscape.

Autor

Greg Young is a keen sports fan who has spent years watching Test cricket, cycling, Australian Rules football and Premier League soccer from the comfort of an armchair. An avid bibliophile and student of history, stoic philosophy, travel and humour, Greg is also an amateur blues/rock guitarist who dreamt of musical fame when young, but succeeded only in making a tremendous racket in various local pubs and garages. Greg lives with his partner and daughter in Perth, Western Australia, where he currently practices as a Native Title lawyer.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: ReadHowYouWant
• Seitenzahl: 792
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 42mm
• Gewicht: 1179g
• ISBN-13: 9780369355355
• ISBN-10: 0369355350
• Artikelnr.: 60972807