| Description |
1 online resource (343 pages) |
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text file |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction-an unlikely leader -- 1 Setting the scene -- 2 Influencing factors -- 3 Promotion deferred -- 4 Commissioned without command -- 5 A veiled alliance -- 6 Whence came the pox? -- 7 The challenge of New South Wales -- 8 A governor under siege -- 9 The mind, the eye and the pen -- 10 Restored and respected -- Notes -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
Despite several landmarks across the state bearing his name, John Hunter, the second governor of New South Wales, remains somewhat of an enigma. His solitary, career-driven life on land and at sea was tumultuous. As a governor, he had a tough time making his mark and taking charge, and eventually failed. Upon his return to England he went to great lengths to redeem his standing in society. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-322) and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Hunter, John, 1737-1821.
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Hunter, John, 1737-1821. |
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University of New South Wales -- Presidents -- Biography.
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University of New South Wales. |
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Presidents. |
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Biographies.
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Governors -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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Governors. |
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Australia. |
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New South Wales. |
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New South Wales -- History.
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History. |
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Barnes, Robert An Unlikely Leader Sydney : Sydney University Press,c2009 9781920899196 |
| ISBN |
9781743328347 (electronic book) |
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1743328346 (electronic book) |
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9781743321294 (electronic book) |
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1743321295 (electronic book) |
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9781920899196 |
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1920899197 |
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