Augusta by Tom Turner (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good for the age. Published 1956. Perth. Hard cover. No dust jacket. Book boards are good. some wear on the right-side top of the top front and some light marks top middle. Spine has some wear on the bottom and some marks of the rears book board. Good for it age. Book boards sun stain colour and side book board has Ex owner. Rear of the front book boards inscribed of ex-owner. Text body clean throughout the book. Spine outside intact. Over-all a good book for it age. Due to its scarcity and regional importance, a large percentage of surviving copies are permanently locked away in institutional archives rather than commercial circulation. Because it was printed locally in Western Australia 70 years ago, surviving copies of the 1956 first edition are incredibly scarce on the commercial market. Turners of Augusta is a rare, historically significant book written by Tom Turner and published in 1956 by Paterson Brokensha in Perth, Western Australia. The book provides a richly detailed, comprehensive history and genealogy of the Turner family, who were among the prominent British pioneer settlers of Augusta, Western Australia. Overview of the Narrative: The Migration: The book charts the epic journey of James Woodward Turner, a London master builder who emigrated aboard the ship Warrior in 1829.The Settlement: Finding that Swan River land grants were already claimed, the Turners joined the Bussell and Molloy families to establish Augusta in May 1830.Colonial Resilience: It traces the family's extensive 30,000-acre land grants, their daily hardships, and their adaptation to a remote, isolated bush environment. Historical Treasures Included: Written by a direct descendant, the book serves as a vital compilation of archival material, featuring: Family Artwork: It reproduces early colonial water colours and drawings by James's eldest son, Thomas Turner, an accomplished early painter, surveyor, and architect. Primary Documents: Extracts from James Woodward Turner's personal diaries and his official correspondence with figures like Captain John Molloy and John Septimus Roe. Genealogical Data: Detailed family trees, portrait photographs, and biographical profiles of later generations.…

Boards. 2nd Revised. 2nd ed (revised)., octavo, pp.231, (ii, Appendix), b&w fronts. portrait of James Woodward Turner which is listed in illustrations on page 225 does not appear on that page (but as frontispiece), plates and map. "Corrigendum" slip on half-title which reads "Prior to having a second edition printed, this book has been amended by substituting a few leaves, and with a complete revision of the last chapter, which brings the story to a clear and more satisfactory conclusion. The author, 1960". Original cloth bds. with some light flecking, bumped at edges, contents clean. Very good condition. Rare. History of James Woodward Turner and his family, pioneer settlers of Augusta. Thomas Turner, his eldest son was sketcher, architect and surveyor in the Swan River and was one of the first of the colonists to portray sketches of the south-west of Western Australia in water colour, 1830. Contains extracts from James Turner's diary. Includes communication between Turner and Captain Molloy, John Septimus Roe, Peter Brown and extracts of some of the earliest settler's drawings, plans and paintings of Western Australia.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book Collection Lot Two Title of the South-West History of western Australia. Book (1) Turner of Augusta (Rare & Very Scarce) 1st Edition. Book (2) The Light of Leeuwin: The Augusta-Margaret River Shire History. Extra charges for oversea shipping due to the book collection lot weight is over 500grams. Below is the book condition report & synopsis of the two titles. Book (1) Turner of Augusta (Rare & Very Scarce) 1st Edition, published 1956. Book condition is very good for the age. Published 1956. Perth. Hard cover. No dust jacket. Book boards are good. some wear on the right-side top of the top front and some light marks top middle. Spine has some wear on the bottom and some marks of the rears book board. Good for it age. Book boards sun stain colour and side book board has Ex owner. Rear of the front book boards inscribed of ex-owner. Text body clean throughout the book. Spine outside intact. Over-all a good book for it age. Rare and Scarce Book The book Turners of Augusta by Tom Turner. Turners of Augusta by Tom Turner, published in 1956, is a rare and richly detailed account of the Turner family's pioneering legacy in Augusta, Western Australia. The book traces the journey of James Woodward Turner, a master builder from London who emigrated to WA in 1829 aboard the Warrior and helped establish the settlement at Augusta in 1830. Here s what makes the book special: Historical depth: It covers the Turner family's migration, land grants, and contributions to early colonial life. Genealogical insights: Includes family trees, portraits, and biographical sketches of descendants. Visual treasures: Features illustrations, maps, and facsimiles of letters and documents from the 19th century. Over-all a great and neat copy for its age of the book. See photos. The Light of Leeuwin: The Augusta-Margaret River. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. No dust jacket. Book boards are clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book boards are clean & unmarked throughout the book. Ex-owner name and inscribed note on the first fly leaf page. Light marks on the first flu leaf page. Spine intact. Over-all a great and neat copy. The Light of Leeuwin: The History of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River by Gail J. Cresswell is a richly detailed local history that captures the evolution of this stunning region in Western Australia. First published in 1990 by the Augusta-Margaret River Shire History Group, the book spans 364 pages and offers a comprehensive look at the area's development from its earliest days. Here s a glimpse of what it covers: Aboriginal heritage and the region s deep cultural roots. Early European exploration and settlement, especially around Augusta. The rise and fall of the timber industry. The Group Settlement Scheme, which shaped much of the local farming community. Impacts of the Great Depression and World War II. Post-war growth and diversification, including tourism and viticulture. It s a treasure trove for anyone interested in Western Australian history, especially if you re local or planning a visit. Remember extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500gram. See photos. For more information you can contact me via e-mail or call mobile. Weight of Book (1) 0.457kg. Book (2) 0.735kg.…