Drought Foal
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A work of Australian fiction set against the harsh, unforgiving landscape of the outback, Drought Foal by Donald Stuart chronicles the tender bond between a young boy and a foal born during a punishing drought, weaving together themes of resilience, survival, and the deep connection between humans and animals. Stuart, celebrated for his vivid portrayals of rural Australian life and Indigenous culture, presents the story with a warmth and authenticity drawn from his own experiences living and working in the Australian bush. The narrative illustrates how adversity can forge extraordinary relationships, as both the boy and the foal must struggle against the relentless forces of nature to survive. Written with lyrical simplicity and quiet emotional power, the tale speaks to readers of all ages, capturing the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life on the land.
Author: Donald Stuart
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Georgian House Melbourne
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A work of Australian fiction set against the harsh, unforgiving landscape of the outback, Drought Foal by Donald Stuart chronicles the tender bond between a young boy and a foal born during a punishing drought, weaving together themes of resilience, survival, and the deep connection between humans and animals. Stuart, celebrated for his vivid portrayals of rural Australian life and Indigenous culture, presents the story with a warmth and authenticity drawn from his own experiences living and working in the Australian bush. The narrative illustrates how adversity can forge extraordinary relationships, as both the boy and the foal must struggle against the relentless forces of nature to survive. Written with lyrical simplicity and quiet emotional power, the tale speaks to readers of all ages, capturing the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life on the land.