In living memory
McGregor, Alasdair2019
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The story of Australia in the middle decades of the 20th century - from 1930 to 1980 - is one of dramatic contrast; of dark days and light - of economic struggle, anxiety, war and sacrifice, giving way from the 1950s onwards to prosperity, plenty and confidence. Australian Geographic's In Living Memory surveys these decades with a collection of fascinating, surprising and entertaining photographs of everyday Australian life. Author Alasdair McGregor places the images in their historical context with a thoughtful essay to introduce each of the four chapters - the way we lived, the way we moved, the way we worked and the way we played. This warmly nostalgic collection will appeal to all ages - those who remember the milkman, the dunny man and the ice chest, and those who cheered on Dennis Lillee's moustache or took part in the 'bikini wars' on Bondi Beach.
Main title:
In living memory / Alasdair McGregor.
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney, NSW : Australian Geographic, 2019.
Collation:
xi, 222 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 31 cm.
Variant title:
At head of title : Australian Geographic
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781925847079
Dewey class:
994.04
Language:
English
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BRN:
362969
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 994.04 MACG | Available |