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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Glen Davis: A Shale Oil Ghost Town and its People 1938-1954: Hardcover 22 September 2014. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol.hardcover, with illustrated boards and endpaper maps; 270pp., with full-colour and monochrome photographic illustrations. USED The town of Glen Davis nowadays is a ruin, a ghost town nestled and forgotten within the remote Capertee Valley. However, 60 years ago it was a bustling hive of activity, the home and livelihood of thousands of miners, industrial chemists, engineers and their families, and the businesses which supported their lifestyle. Built upon one of the richest oil-shale deposits in the world, Glen Davis was, at one time, the backbone of Australia's pioneering industrial infrastructure. Over time though, federal policy shifted and pushed the town into the shadows; wartime restrictions and rationing brought the death knell and the settlement was abandoned by those who felt that they had been as equally abandoned by the economic counsellors of their day. This is the complete history - social, industrial and political - of this lost town by someone who knew the place and grew up there as one of its citizens.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Book is pre-owned. Please see photos. Explore the captivating history of Glen Davis in the Blue Mountains through Leonie Knapman's insightful narrative. This edition, published by Halstead Press in 2010, delves into the rich cultural and geological significance of the area, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of Australian history and natural landscapes. Knapman's thorough research and engaging writing style illuminate the unique stories of this remarkable region, appealing to both local history buffs and those interested in the broader themes of environmental change and community resilience. Carefully packed and dispatched by Pearl Press.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. An illustrated history of the bright hopes and dismal failure that sparked and doused a nation's pioneering effort to produce its own petrol. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Size: 10"-12" Tall. Previous owner's signature in ink. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Australian History; ISBN: 1920831703. ISBN/EAN: 9781920831707. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23320.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. No names, inscriptions or markings. Indexed with colour and b&w photos.