xi 183 pages, black and white photos, map. The book is ex library. It has been covered in contact; the front cover has a crossed out bar code; the title page and dedication page a library stamp. the title page is also damaged at the head, though not torn, by what I assume was the removal of a library label. The body of the book is in excellent condition, clean, unmarked and solid. Cover subtitle: "The extraordinary life of George Sugden, pioneer wool man, traces Australia's rise to greatness in the gold rush years and beyond." "The book is based on the reminiscences of George Sugden compiled late in his life ... George mentioned many friends and acquaintances in passing whose lives and character needed to be researched ... For all its historical accuracy my readers are reminded that the narrative must be fictionalised in playing out these roles ..." (Author's note)