solid bluestone foundations (28 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. New edition of a classic memoir with new Introduction, bibliography, biographical index and four new previously unpublished photographs.'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of Kathleen's grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations' of her somewhat peripatetic youth, offering her a haven of emotional security and material abundance. The puzzled observations and alert curiosity of a highly intelligent child are vividly recreated in these beautifully written recollections, which paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century.The divisions between her Catholic and Protestant grandparents, and the contrast between the dedicated civil servants on one side of the family and the energetic entrepreneurs on the other, are depicted with the sharp-eyed acuity of youth.Kathleen's mediocre schooling, the awakening of her feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian and her unhappy experiences at Oxford are major themes of her memoir.The book is greatly enhanced by Susan Davies' Introduction, family tree and other materials, offering valuable new insights and information for historians, those interested in women's lives, and scholars of Australian autobiography.First-time readers, as well as those already familiar with Solid Bluestone Foundations, will welcome this elegant new edition of Kathleen Fitzpatrick's charming recollection of an Australian childhood. These beautifully written recollections paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the eary years of the twentieth century. The awakening of Fitzpatrick's feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian, and her unhappy years at Oxford are the major themes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. pp.(x)+210. 19.5cm. 28 black and white illustrations. Soft covers.Very slight edge wear. Good copy. (Historian and author).

Paperback. Condizione: Good+. Yellowed paper. Mark to top corner of first page.; 250gms weight; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 214 pages.

Pictorial Wraps. Condizione: Very Good. First Thus. Memories of an Australian Girlhood. Illustrated with b&w photographs, including fascinating vintage shots. Printed in Australia. Slight handling wear, upper portion of first page clipped, otherwise a nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 210pp. SB-4.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Has an address on the inside front cover, but is a neat tight copy with no faults.

Condizione: good.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 232 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. In.

210pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. B&w photographic illustrations, a near fine copy. First paperback edition.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Cover creased, page edges tanned. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. some library marks endpapers, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight edge wear Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The cover has minor wear. 232 pages. Kathleen Fitzpatrick's 'magnificent book of memories', as Manning Clark described it, is a classic work among Australian memoirs. 'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of her grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations' of Kathleen's somewhat unsettled childhood. The puzzled observations and alert curiosity of a highly intelligent child are vividly recreated in these beautifully written recollections. They paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century. Major themes include the awakening of Kathleen's feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian, and her unhappy experiences as a 'colonial' at Oxford University. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0522848230. ISBN/EAN: 9780522848236. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 46832.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. The dust jacket has a bit of wear, with a small tear on the front left corner. The page edges are lightly tanned. The front endpaper has a name inscription from a previous owner. 210 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Pages have sunned.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine.

Condizione: Fine. South Melbourne 1983 1st Macmillan. Childhood of girl in first quarter of 20th century in Melbourne, Australia. 8vo., 210pp., photo illustrations, hardcover. Fine in near Fine DJ.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Condition of Hardback book and Dustjacket: Fine 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 210 pages. A clean, unmarked and solid copy. "'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of Kathleen Fitzpatrick's grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations' of her somewhat peripatetic youth, offering her a haven of emotional security and material abundance. The puzzled observations and alert curiosity of a highly intelligent child are vividly recreated in these recollections, which paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century." (front flap) 210pp.

210pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. B&w photographic illustrations. A near fine copy.

210pp. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper. B&w photographic illustrations. A near fine copy. First edition. Signed by the author and presented by Peter Ryan of Melbourne Uniiversity Press.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of Kathleen's grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations' of her somewhat peripatetic youth, offering her a haven of emotional security and material abundance. The puzzled observations and alert curiosity of a highly intelligent child are vividly recreated in these beautifully written recollections, which paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century. The divisions between her Catholic and Protestant grandparents, and the contrast between the dedicated civil servants on one side of the family and the energetic entrepreneurs on the other, are depicted with the sharp-eyed acuity of youth. Kathleen's mediocre schooling, the awakening of her feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian and her unhappy experiences at Oxford are major themes of her memoir. The book is greatly enhanced by Susan Davies' Introduction, family tree and other materials, offering valuable new insights and information for historians, those interested in women's lives, and scholars of Australian autobiography. First-time readers, as well as those already familiar with Solid Bluestone Foundations, will welcome this elegant new edition of Kathleen Fitzpatrick's charming recollection of an Australian childhood.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. New edition of a classic memoir with new Introduction, bibliography, biographical index and four new previously unpublished photographs.'Hughenden', the seaside mansion of Kathleen's grandparents, provided the 'solid bluestone foundations' of her somewhat peripatetic youth, offering her a haven of emotional security and material abundance. The puzzled observations and alert curiosity of a highly intelligent child are vividly recreated in these beautifully written recollections, which paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century.The divisions between her Catholic and Protestant grandparents, and the contrast between the dedicated civil servants on one side of the family and the energetic entrepreneurs on the other, are depicted with the sharp-eyed acuity of youth.Kathleen's mediocre schooling, the awakening of her feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian and her unhappy experiences at Oxford are major themes of her memoir.The book is greatly enhanced by Susan Davies' Introduction, family tree and other materials, offering valuable new insights and information for historians, those interested in women's lives, and scholars of Australian autobiography.First-time readers, as well as those already familiar with Solid Bluestone Foundations, will welcome this elegant new edition of Kathleen Fitzpatrick's charming recollection of an Australian childhood. These beautifully written recollections paint an evocative picture of middle-class life in Melbourne in the eary years of the twentieth century. The awakening of Fitzpatrick's feminist consciousness, her discovery at the University of Melbourne of her true vocation as a historian, and her unhappy years at Oxford are the major themes. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condizione: New. &Uumlber den AutorThe late Kathleen Fitzpatrick (1908-1990) was born at Omeo, Victoria, and was Associate Professor of History at the University of Melbourne. She was a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, and in 1983 was.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

paperback. Condizione: Good. Good. book.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 395.