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The Youngs of Rokeby and their Friends
was published in 1992; however it is unlikely that you will have ever
seen it in your local bookshop. As the demand for this family
history will be provided by only a discerning few, a very small printing
run was arranged and there is no margin available for the professional
bookseller.
This book outlines the history of the YOUNG family who settled in
the Droughty Point region of Rokeby, Tasmania and also discusses the
families associated with the Youngs including the BELBIN family.
While The Youngs of Rokeby is neither loaded with references to primary
documents, nor purports to provide the final word as a complete genealogical
record, it does recall incidents in the lives of the various families
that will be unknown to the current generation. This information
has been uncovered through many years of delving by a few descendants
of the Youngs, or their "friends". The reproduction
of many letters sent to the Youngs during the 19th century, from the
United Kingdom, Canada and the Australian goldfields, will be of particular
interest. Additionally some 32 illustrations, a number of which
are photographs taken during the 1870-1890 period and required computer
scanning, have been included in the book.
This 330 page book (including illustrations and preface material)
is still available for $30 (Australian currency) plus $3.50 for postage
within Australia (for UK mailing, $7.50 for surface mail or $10 for
economy air). If you would like a copy please send your order
and Australian Dollar Draft to the author,
Reg C Wright at 26 Sluman Street, Denistone NSW 2114, Australia Click
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