{"product_id":"2026100008069-secondhand-with-rifle-and-pick","title":"With Rifle And Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight binding, no loose pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\n\nJanet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130695622875,"sku":"2026100008069-SECONDHAND","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/31cbdc97-f4ac-4eb8-941c-686496fd6c60.png?v=1786588719","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008069-secondhand-with-rifle-and-pick","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}