Low, Degraded Broots? Melbourne's Little Lons
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Low, Degraded Broots? Melbourne's Little Lons by John Anthony Leckey uncovers the raw entrepreneurial spirit of a forgotten Melbourne alley. First edition 2004 paperback blends biography, business and cultural history to chart how Little Lonsdale street's "undesirables" quietly shaped the city's economy.
Black-and-white photographs bring the lane's 19th-century brothels, bootmakers and back-room deals to life. Leckey's archival detective work turns what was once labelled a slum into a cradle of Australian enterprise, perfect for readers who love true local stories.
This copy is clean and tight, spine uncreased, pages fresh and unread. An original owner has inscribed the inner cover, adding a personal touch without other marks, dog-ears or library stamps. A collectible first printing from a smoke-free home.
Ideal gift for historians, Melbourne locals or anyone curious about Australia's gritty business roots. Search-friendly keywords: Melbourne history, Little Lonsdale, Australian entrepreneurship, John Anthony Leckey first edition.
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