Coonardoo: The Well In The Shadow
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: Katharine Susannah Prichard
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE DISCOVERY PRESS., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This novel chronicles the life of an Aboriginal woman in the harsh Australian outback, presenting a poignant narrative of cultural clash and enduring spirit. It illustrates the complex relationships between Indigenous Australians and white settlers, set against the backdrop of a remote cattle station. The story details the protagonist's resilience and her deep connection to the land, while also exposing the societal prejudices of the era. Prichard's powerful prose conveys a profound sense of place and the human struggle for dignity and belonging. Coonardoo: The Well In The Shadow stands as a significant work in Australian literature, offering a compelling look at a pivotal period in the nation's history.
Author: Katharine Susannah Prichard
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE DISCOVERY PRESS., 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This novel chronicles the life of an Aboriginal woman in the harsh Australian outback, presenting a poignant narrative of cultural clash and enduring spirit. It illustrates the complex relationships between Indigenous Australians and white settlers, set against the backdrop of a remote cattle station. The story details the protagonist's resilience and her deep connection to the land, while also exposing the societal prejudices of the era. Prichard's powerful prose conveys a profound sense of place and the human struggle for dignity and belonging. Coonardoo: The Well In The Shadow stands as a significant work in Australian literature, offering a compelling look at a pivotal period in the nation's history.