Historical information
This book was written by Alexander Sutherland from the discovery of Australia, through to the exploration of Victoria and the first settlers to the pioneers. It then continues on to discuss immigration, the era of gold, the development of government, agriculture, music and art, literature and the metropolis of Melbourne. There were two volumes.
It was published to co-incide with the centenary of Australia's first settlement.
Significance
This book is a history of Victoria and Melbourne to 1888 and is useful resource for all local and social historians of Victoria and the metropolis of Melbourne.
Physical description
A very large book. It has no cover. Pages are gold edged and there is string in the binding.
