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Image of Baron Bischoff: Philosopher Smith and the Birth of Tasmanian Mining
Author Nic Haygarth
Binding Paperback
Edition Please enquire
Condition Good some wear from shelf life.
Item Status Unavailable at present. Copy recently sold. Please enquire to be placed on Wait List
Publisher Nic Haygarth
Release Date 01 Jan 2004
Price
$30.00
Weight 0.489kg
ISBN 9780958583114

For a man whose 44 years had been a lonely climb towards self-worth, the summit of Mt. Bischoff must have been a giddy prospect for James 'Philosopher' Smith. He presided over a fortune,was embraced by his social 'betters', and was hailded as the father and saviour of Tasmania.