This Australian history book was previously published in 1908 and comes with a new introduction. The introduction explores little known aspects of the cultural life of the 'landboomers' of the Melbourne elite in the 1890s. In it Henry Gyles Turner, Alexander Sutherland and William Turner are discussed as all three knew each other well. But do not forget Alexander Sutherland's work with Melbourne University and the private schools of Victoria. He taught at Hawthorn Grammar School, Scotch College and Carlton College (of which he was Head). He also wrote various school textbooks (especially in Geography and History) which were important at the time. Alexander Sutherland also wrote verse, stories, histories, science and journalism. He also tried to enter politics. He was born in Scotland but was central to the Victorian society which seemed to eat and breathe new ideas--as such he deserves to be better remembered, as do his friends Henry Gyles Turner and William Turner....More >< Less