The Steel Master: A Life of Essington Lewis by Geoffrey Blainey
SKU: B-002803

The Steel Master: A Life of Essington Lewis

Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Special Features: Dust Jacket
Condition: Front paper is inscribed. Dust jacket has light scuffing and minor marks on inner sleeve; cover edge shows minor shelving wear; a few rare pages have foxing/ageing spots. Otherwise clean and tidy, tight binding, smoke‑free home.

Biography & Memoir Australiana Business & Economics

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Steel Master: A Life of Essington Lewis by Geoffrey Blainey is a compelling biography that explores the industrial and engineering legacy of one of Australia’s most influential business leaders. Blending business history with environmental and technological insight, the book appeals to both young adult and adult readers interested in Australian history and true stories of industry.

This first‑edition hardcover arrives in a smoke‑free home and is in solid condition with a tight binding. The dust jacket is present, showing light scuffing and minor marks on the inner sleeve, while the cover edge bears slight shelving wear. A few rare pages exhibit gentle foxing and ageing spots, and the front paper bears an inscription, noted as part of the book’s condition.

Overall the volume is clean and tidy, offering a well‑preserved glimpse into the life of Essington Lewis and the development of Australia’s steel industry, making it a valuable addition for collectors of biographies, business history, and engineering literature.