Speeches On Various Occasions Connected With The Public Affairs Of New South Wales, 1848-1874 (1876)

By Henry Parkes

Book Overview

""Speeches On Various Occasions Connected With The Public Affairs Of New South Wales, 1848-1874"" is a book written by Henry Parkes and published in 1876. The book is a collection of speeches made by Parkes, who was a prominent Australian politician and statesman, during his time as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council and later as Premier of New South Wales. The speeches cover a range of topics related to the public affairs of New South Wales, including colonial self-government, education, immigration, the gold rush, and the relationship between the colony and the British Empire. They provide a firsthand account of the political and social issues that shaped the development of New South Wales in the mid-19th century, as well as insights into Parkes' own political beliefs and strategies. Overall, ""Speeches On Various Occasions Connected With The Public Affairs Of New South Wales, 1848-1874"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the political and social history of Australia during a critical period of its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165493756
• ISBN13: 9781165493753
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"