Kings In Grass Castles
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mary Durack
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discoloration to spine and some minor chips to DJ.
This sweeping historical saga, Kings In Grass Castles, chronicles the extraordinary pioneering efforts of the Durack family as they forge an empire from the untamed Kimberley region of Western Australia. The narrative vividly illustrates the immense challenges and triumphs faced by early settlers establishing vast cattle stations in a harsh, unforgiving landscape. It presents a compelling account of colonial life and the intricate dynamics between the newcomers and the Indigenous inhabitants. Mary Durack's masterful storytelling captures the epic scope of this era, detailing the resilience, ambition, and profound impact of those who shaped the Australian frontier. The work stands as a poignant testament to a pivotal period in the nation's history.
Author: Mary Durack
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Discoloration to spine and some minor chips to DJ.
This sweeping historical saga, Kings In Grass Castles, chronicles the extraordinary pioneering efforts of the Durack family as they forge an empire from the untamed Kimberley region of Western Australia. The narrative vividly illustrates the immense challenges and triumphs faced by early settlers establishing vast cattle stations in a harsh, unforgiving landscape. It presents a compelling account of colonial life and the intricate dynamics between the newcomers and the Indigenous inhabitants. Mary Durack's masterful storytelling captures the epic scope of this era, detailing the resilience, ambition, and profound impact of those who shaped the Australian frontier. The work stands as a poignant testament to a pivotal period in the nation's history.