Isbn: 9780731501045 - a Biographical Register, 1788-1939: Notes from the Name Index of the Australian Dictionary of Biography (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two volumes; Volume I A-K; 403 pages. Volume II L-Z; 429 pages. Slight foxing edges and spine. Old price removed on front cover of Volume 1.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Both Volume I & II are in fine condition. Book boards clean and unmarked front and back of the book. Spine intact. Book block is clean and unmarked all side of the book. Text body is immaculate throughout the book. No dust jacket. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due the book weight exceed 500gram. Over-all an excellent Volume I & II. The biographical register covers names listed in the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) but not fully featured in the main publications. It provides concise biographical information, sources, and bibliographies for each individual, accounting for roughly 8,000 entries, similar in number to those in the ADB [^2] [^7]. It serves as a supplementary resource for researchers interested in Australians who had significant recognition or contributions but were not included in the twelve volumes of the original dictionary. Content Features: Entries: Brief biographies and bibliographic references. Indexing: Name index for quick reference; occupational index included in Volume 2. Scope: Covers individuals significant in Australian history who were shortlisted but not fully included in the ADB. Function: Acts as a historical complement, enabling more comprehensive research into Australian historical figures and their documented contributions.This register is particularly valuable for historians, genealogists, and researchers aiming to extend the coverage of Australian biographical information beyond the standard ADB volumes [^5].…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Volume I covers A-K and volume II coves L-Z. The Biographical register is a by-product of the preparation of the first twelve volumes of the Australian Dictionary of Biography. **The books are in lovely condition. **.

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