Dry Press Publishing, 2008. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Fine. ARCHITECTUREThe story of Sydneys brickmakers and their craft can be traced back to the first weeks of European settlement with the arrival of the first Fleet in January 1788. As an alternative history of Sydney, The Brickmasters explores the impact of social, economic, technological and architectural change on one of Australias most historic and vital industries. It also examines the profound effect on brickmaking figure of William King Dawes, 1898-1981. Austral Bricks (1908) and its parent, Brickworks Limited (1934) can rightly lay claim to be the oldest surviving and most influential manufacturers of clay products in Australia since federation in 1901. This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated and carefully researched book sheds new insights, provides new knowledge and answers the question: why brick?xii, 433 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, plans, ports. ; 29 cm. #0721/030622/160723. First Edition. (Exceptionally heavy item, which WILL incur additional postage if ordered through or from overseas.) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.) Hardcover in Dustjacket Fine

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Bookseller: Elizabeth's Bookshops (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 55954
Title: Brickmasters, The : 1788-2008
Author: Ringer, Ron
Format/Binding: Hardcover in Dustjacket
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0646488252
ISBN 13: 9780646488257
Publisher: Dry Press Publishing
Place of Publication: Sydney
Date Published: 2008
Pages: xii, 433 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, plans, ports. ; 29 cm.
Keywords: ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING, LANDSCAPE, URBAN PLANNING

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Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.

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