Charles Joseph La Trobe

Author: Alan Gross
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1956

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket clipped, some minor wear and tear around edges

Alan Gross’s Charles Joseph La Trobe chronicles the remarkable life and administrative career of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Australia. This compelling biography presents a detailed account of La Trobe’s significant contributions to the nascent colony, from its foundational years through periods of rapid growth and societal change. The narrative illustrates his challenges and triumphs in establishing key institutions and shaping the region’s early development. Gross meticulously uncovers the complexities of colonial governance and the personal resolve required to navigate such a pivotal historical era. This work offers an essential perspective on a foundational figure in Australian history.