Man of Honour: John MacArthur – Duellist, Rebel, Founding Father

A new look at the origins of Australian history, one that goes beyond the convict experience. John and Elizabeth Macarthur were the first educated couple to choose to come to Australia. By the time of his death, Macarthur had created the important wool industry, a business empire and a dynasty. His success was not without a price. He was a man of amazing aggressiveness who fought 3 duels, almost fought several more and opposed a series of governors. A fascinating look at an extraordinary individual and the early decades of a nation he did so much to create. xii, 372 pages, [32] pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits : 24 cm. Bibliographical references: pages 349-363. First Edition #1219/081221 (Light tanning to page edges)

Macarthur, John, 1767-1834. | Sheep ranchers — New South Wales — Biography. | New South Wales — History — 1788-1851.