With Rifle And Pick
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight binding, no loose pages.
The history of the Australian frontier is written in dust and determination, and With Rifle and Pick brings that rugged world vividly to life. This work chronicles the experiences of those who carved out an existence on the edge of civilization, navigating the twin demands of survival and ambition in a landscape both magnificent and unforgiving. The authors present a detailed account of colonial life, drawing on historical records and personal narratives to reconstruct an era defined by grit, conflict, and the relentless pursuit of fortune. Janet Dixon and John Dixon write with a precision and authority that grounds the reader firmly in the historical moment, weaving together the personal and the political with considerable skill. The dual lens of rifle and pick — tools of both defence and industry — serves as a powerful metaphor for the contradictions at the heart of colonial expansion. Readers drawn to the untamed edges of Australian history will find this a richly rewarding account that raises questions about legacy, land, and what it truly cost to build a nation.
Author: Janet Dixon & John Dixon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1991, Cwm Press
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight binding, no loose pages.
The history of the Australian frontier is written in dust and determination, and With Rifle and Pick brings that rugged world vividly to life. This work chronicles the experiences of those who carved out an existence on the edge of civilization, navigating the twin demands of survival and ambition in a landscape both magnificent and unforgiving. The authors present a detailed account of colonial life, drawing on historical records and personal narratives to reconstruct an era defined by grit, conflict, and the relentless pursuit of fortune. Janet Dixon and John Dixon write with a precision and authority that grounds the reader firmly in the historical moment, weaving together the personal and the political with considerable skill. The dual lens of rifle and pick — tools of both defence and industry — serves as a powerful metaphor for the contradictions at the heart of colonial expansion. Readers drawn to the untamed edges of Australian history will find this a richly rewarding account that raises questions about legacy, land, and what it truly cost to build a nation.