Silent Reach
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
Set against the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of the Australian outback, Silent Reach is a gripping work of fiction from veteran Australian journalist and author Osmar White. The novel chronicles the harsh realities of life on the frontier, weaving together themes of survival, isolation, and the deep, often violent tensions between settlers and the Indigenous peoples of the land. White brings the authority of a seasoned war correspondent and seasoned storyteller to his prose, crafting a narrative that is both atmospheric and unflinching in its portrayal of a brutal environment and its inhabitants. Rich with authentic detail drawn from White's own extensive travels across Australia, the story presents a panoramic view of a continent shaped by silence, distance, and struggle. A powerful and evocative work, it stands as an important contribution to Australian literature.
Author: Osmar White
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Macmillan
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
Set against the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of the Australian outback, Silent Reach is a gripping work of fiction from veteran Australian journalist and author Osmar White. The novel chronicles the harsh realities of life on the frontier, weaving together themes of survival, isolation, and the deep, often violent tensions between settlers and the Indigenous peoples of the land. White brings the authority of a seasoned war correspondent and seasoned storyteller to his prose, crafting a narrative that is both atmospheric and unflinching in its portrayal of a brutal environment and its inhabitants. Rich with authentic detail drawn from White's own extensive travels across Australia, the story presents a panoramic view of a continent shaped by silence, distance, and struggle. A powerful and evocative work, it stands as an important contribution to Australian literature.