The Sleeping City by David A Weston
SKU: B-001813

The Sleeping City

Author: David A Weston
Special Features: Illustrated
Condition: In very good condition. Clean and tidy pages. Free of writing. Free of dog ears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

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The Sleeping City by David A Weston is a 1993 illustrated Australian history that peers beneath the surface of Sydney’s cemeteries, revealing stories of engineering ingenuity and the people who shaped colonial Australia. This trade paperback from the Society of Australian Genealogists blends biography, technology and cultural studies into an engaging true story ideal for young adults and adults alike.

Weston’s meticulous research charts the evolution of burial grounds and gravestone design, making it a must-have for genealogy buffs tracking Australian ancestors or historians curious about heritage landscapes. Generous illustrations guide readers through tombstone symbolism and the hidden infrastructure of historic graves, spotlighting how architecture and memory intertwine.

The book is in very good condition: crisp, clean pages, no writing, no dog ears, and a tight binding from a smoke-free home. ISBN 9780949531209.

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