This one is probably only of interest to my fellow South Australians, as it's pitched at the history of the people, both big-named and small, who featured in the early European settlement and development in our (then) colony.
It revolves around LeFevre's exploration of our historic West Terrace Cemetery, mapped out in 1837 along with the rest of the city, and saw some 500 burials even before it's official opening in July 1840. And as it contains over 200,000 former citizens of the State.
But it's the stories of the early settlers that she concentrates on, and has done some brilliant and detailed research into their lives, even the many who made a splash in their day, but have either no known resting place today, or at best just unmarked.
This is a particularly fascinating ramble through a history that I just love, as I have two unmarked great-grandparents in there, plus two great-great-grandparents only one of which has a stone today. But ALL the stories seem to resonate, as all 16 of my great-great-grandparents arrived here between 1838 (less than 2 years after our "First Fleet") and 1855, and I also have three 3 x greats scattered across the State as well, brought out here by their kids in later years. I'm South Aus to the marrow!
But, if you're a South Aussie, and into colonial history, find a copy. It's a great read. And go visit the place with book in hand, it's a great walk through Time.
Cheers....
T.R.E.
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