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Lachlan Macquarie was the fifth governor of Australia. Whilst in the colony he and his wife, Elizabeth made many important improvements. He was known as 'The Father of Australia'.
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'This book contains stories of courage, achievement and fame about people in Australia's past. Some were convicts, some were reformers and some were adventurers. However, each one left their mark in Australia's history.' (Source: back cover)