Tears Often Shed: Child Health And Welfare In Australia From 1788

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Tears Often Shed: Child Health and Welfare in Australia from 1788, written by B. Gandevia and published in 1978, offers a concise non‑fiction look at the development of child health policies and welfare practices across Australian history. The book blends social history with insights into family, parenting and public health, making it a useful resource for both young adult and adult readers interested in Australian history and social welfare.

Gandevia’s narrative draws on archival material to trace how medical care, education and government initiatives evolved from the early colonial period to the modern era. The text is organized for easy reference, covering topics such as parent‑child relationships, public health reforms and the broader political and societal context of each era.

The hardcover volume is in good shape overall, with a tight binding and no dog‑ears. The front paper bears a gift inscription, and the front and back inner covers show heavy foxing, with lighter spotting extending to the contents page and minor foxing on some rare pages. It comes from a smoke‑free home.

At 151 pages, this vintage Australian title sits comfortably in the historical and biographical sections, appealing to collectors of antiquarian and collectible works as well as readers of business, economics, family and political history.