A sweeping tale of Australian frontier life, family ties, and steady livelihood in the bush. A vivid portrait of Bandra and Yugildah, where hard work, loyalty, and a hopeful heart shape a generations-long saga.
Set against the backdrop of the Australian outback, this story follows a family and their stations—from Bandra to Yugildah—as they build a life with cattle, sheep, and the daily rhythms of farm work. It blends memory, community, and the bonds that keep people true to themselves and to each other as fortunes rise and every era brings new challenges.
- Follow the rise of Bandra and the changes that come with land, labor, and leadership on the station.
- Meet a cast of characters including loyal friends, trusted managers, and family members who share in the rewards and the risks of life in the bush.
- Watch how alliances, promises, and personal growth shape a long arc of success, hardship, and home.
- Experience the atmosphere of colonial Australia, with vivid scenes of daily work, social life, and the ties that bind a close-knit community.
Ideal for readers who enjoy sprawling family sagas set in the Australian frontier, with enduring friendships and a strong sense of place, time, and family.
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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a lively and affectionate memoir by the author, Job Claythorpe, a prominent Australian squatter, and patriarch of a large family. Born in the depths of rural poverty in 19th century England, Job's early life was one of grinding hardship and deprivation. However, Job had an unquenchable thirst for a better life, and, aided by his determined and resourceful sister, he eventually found a way to escape the grinding poverty of his working-class background. Emigrating to Australia, Job used his intelligence, adventurous spirit, and hard work to build a new life for himself and his family, becoming one of the most successful and respected men in his community. His descendants today can be found in the highest echelons of Australian society â" a testament to how one man's determination can change the destiny of generations. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780282596262_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282596262
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Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780282596262
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Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 304 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Nº de ref. del artículo: 29788832/1
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