Suburban Heartland

History Australiana Local & Regional History

Suburban Heartland by Lesley Alves opens a vivid window onto the evolution of Melbourne’s Whitehorse district, tracing its shift from bushland to sought-after suburbia. This first-edition 2010 paperback blends local history with cultural studies, mapping schools, tram routes and back-yard stories across 312 photo-rich pages.

Collectors prize the volume for its detailed fold-out street maps and the author’s own signature on the title page—confirmed present and clear. A smoke-free home has kept the interior fresh; the binding remains tight and no corners are dog-eared, so the book feels solid in hand.

Minor shelf wear shows only as light scuffs on the glossy cover and a small rub mark on page 9, leaving text fully legible. No former-library stamps, inscriptions or interior markings interrupt the clean, readable surface.

Ideal for Australian-history buffs, cultural-studies students or anyone chasing Whitehorse heritage, this signed first edition of Suburban Heartland offers both reference depth and bookshelf pride. Secure it now to own a tangible piece of suburban Melbourne’s story.