Alexander Macleay

From Scotland to Sydney

Derelie Cherry

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English

01 July 2012

Biography; Biography: historical, political & military; Political leaders & leadership

Cherry first visited Elizabeth Bay House in the late 1980s and immediately fell in love with it. But it was not until 1994 that she decided to seriously research the history behind the man whose home it was originally - Alexander Macleay. Sydney's colonial society loved to ridicule the colourful and controversial figure of Alexander Macleay. Likewise, historians over the years have either criticised or completely ignored him. But when it came to serious matters, such as who was to be Australia's first Speaker in the Legislative Council in 1843, public opinion changed. Dismissed from public office by Governor Bourke in 1836 amidst bitter intrigue, his life was filled with adventure, romance, a passion for natural history and financial problems which ultimately resulted in personal calamity. This substantial book will take its rightful place among the definitive histories of Australia's founding fathers.

By: Derelie Cherry
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 1.335kg
ISBN: 9780646557526
ISBN 10: 0646557521
Publication Date: 01 July 2012
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Alexander Macleay: From Scotland to Sydney

"Excerpt from a speech given by Emeritus Professor Brian Fletcher at the launch of this book in February 2012. ""This then is a sensitive portrayal of the man and his contribution to colonial life. It is a work of history, social as well as political, that displays close familiarity with the period with which it deals. As a biography it helps us to understand a colonist who should have been brought back to life long ago. In addition to all this the book is a work of art. I know of no other work of this kind which is so beautifully produced. It contains colour reproductions of historical paintings that are selected with great care and in such a way as to shed further light on Macleay and his times. Macleay would surely have appreciated this."" Read the full speech at the link below. 2011 - Shortlisted for the prestigious Colin Roderick literary award (596 entries, 7 only shortlisted). Also in 2012, 'Highly Commended' in the National Trust Heritage Awards."