Publisher's Synopsis
Discover more of the heritage of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia! Fascinating facts, bewitching stories and awe-inspiring vintage photographs reveal its people and places, alluring readers to again inhabit this treasured landscape. THE FOOTPRINTS OF MAITLAND'S OLD HANDS trilogy Book Two is a grand tapestry and a go-to guide to transport you back in time. It's an ambitious and comprehensive study of Maitland and its neighbouring historical estates. The author devoted thirty years to weave the tale of this town, weighing untold data left idle in ignored documents and undisturbed memories. With the keen eye of a seasoned historian, three centuries of Maitland's history, gateway to the Hunter Valley, are recorded for future generations. Footprints left by ancestors are no longer hidden by nature's fury of floods, fires or human forgetfulness. This three-book work is a treasure-trove for tens-of-thousands, young and old, whose families made Maitland the heritage gateway to the Hunter!
