Physical description

328 p.; 24 cm

Publication type

non-fiction

Summary

a detailed historical account of the Knox and Dandenong regions in Victoria, Australia. The book explores the area's development from the arrival of the first pastoralists to its transformation into part of urban Melbourne. It highlights key figures such as James Clow, a clergyman and pastoralist, and John Wood Beilby, an explorer and speculator. The book also discusses the region's early agricultural struggles, the impact of the railway, and its emergence as one of Australia's first tourist destinations. Richly illustrated with photographs and maps, it provides a vivid picture of the area's history through original newspaper excerpts and documents.
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