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Alexander Macleay: from Scotland to Sydney

Th e first ever biography on this controversial and important figure of Australian colonial society.

Giving his name to The Macleay Museum at the University of Sydney and Macleay Street in Kings Cross we are reminded of the significance of Alexander Macleay.  The Royal Botanic Gardens, the New South Wales State Library, the Australian Museum and the Australian Club are just a few of Australia's early institutions that benefited from his active involvement.

Macleay's chief natural history interest was entomology and his entomological collection formed the basis of the Macleay Museum. His magnificent house, Elizabeth Bay House, is still the finest colonial mansion in New South Wales. This biography will take its rightful place amongst the definitive histories of Australia's founding fathers.

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