Land Musters, Stock Returns And Lists
Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists by Irene Schaffer opens a rare window on early colonial Australia through the official tallies that kept track of people, livestock and supplies. This 1991 hardcover draws on fragile 18th- and 19th-century registers to show how governors, settlers and convicts alike were counted and controlled.
History buffs will appreciate the illustrated dust-jacket edition that presents each handwritten return in sharp detail, making it easy to trace ancestors or research rural properties. Schaffer’s meticulous commentary turns what could be dry paperwork into true stories of resilience, ambition and survival on the frontier.
The 254-page volume arrives clean, tight and from a smoke-free home, ready for shelf or study desk. A dependable reference for scholars of Australian history, genealogy or cultural studies, and an engaging read for anyone curious about the paperwork that built a nation.
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