This captivating account of colonial life in 19th century Queensland offers fascinating glimpses into the lives of everyday Australians during the settlement period. The author recounts his experiences of travelling to work at his uncle's vast cattle ranch where he helped to herd cattle, manage the sprawling property, and chase down escaped stockmen. Encountering an array of characters from sheep shearers to diggers, he describes the challenges and adventures of navigating the wild, untamed landscape of the Australian outback. From bushfire to droughts, the struggles of new settlers are recounted alongside the often hilarious camaraderie and resilience that marked this period in Australia's history. In the process, he provides readers with an illuminating glimpse into the history of the Land Down Under.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating account of colonial life in 19th century Queensland offers fascinating glimpses into the lives of everyday Australians during the settlement period. The author recounts his experiences of travelling to work at his uncle's vast cattle ranch where he helped to herd cattle, manage the sprawling property, and chase down escaped stockmen. Encountering an array of characters from sheep shearers to diggers, he describes the challenges and adventures of navigating the wild, untamed landscape of the Australian outback. From bushfire to droughts, the struggles of new settlers are recounted alongside the often hilarious camaraderie and resilience that marked this period in Australia's history. In the process, he provides readers with an illuminating glimpse into the history of the Land Down Under. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331831426_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331831426
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331831426
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 290 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28615261/2
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