The Intelligent Mr Kinghorne : a biography of Alexander Kinghorne (1770-1846) / Chis Maxwell and Alex Pugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maxwell, W. M. C. (W. M. Chisholm), author.

Pugh, Alex, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English literature--History and criticism.

English literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (476 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

North Melbourne, Vic : Australian Scholarly Publishing Pty Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

This book explores the life and legacy of Alexander Kinghorne, a Scottish surveyor, architect, and civil engineer, focusing on his contributions between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It details his upbringing in Scotland, education, and career, including his work in architecture and engineering, as well as his influence on agriculture and estate management. The narrative also covers his family's migration to New South Wales, where they continued to impact colonial infrastructure and society. The book is intended for readers interested in historical biographies, Scottish history, and the development of early colonial Australia. Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Maxwell, Chis The Intelligent Mr Kinghorne

ISBN:

9781923068292

1923068296

OCLC:

1396697151