The Man From Snowy River
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the rugged highlands of the Australian Alps, where the mountains are merciless and the horses run wild, a young boy must prove himself worthy of a legend — and in doing so, become one himself. Elyne Mitchell's The Man from Snowy River chronicles the coming-of-age of a boy destined to ride into the pages of Australian folklore, weaving together the breathtaking landscape of the Snowy Mountains with a stirring tale of courage, horsemanship, and the unyielding spirit of the bush. Inspired by A.B. Banjo Paterson's immortal poem of the same name, Mitchell transforms verse into vivid, galloping prose, bringing to life the untamed world that shaped one of Australia's most enduring heroes. Mitchell, celebrated for her beloved Silver Brumby series, brings her unmatched authority on the Australian high country to bear in a narrative rich with atmosphere, grit, and reverence for the land. Her prose captures the wild beauty of mountain ranges and the deep bond between rider and horse with a lyrical precision that is both evocative and authentic. A tale of identity forged in wilderness and tested by hardship, this is a book that resonates far beyond its pages — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of a legend any one person can truly become.
Author: Elyne Mitchell
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
In the rugged highlands of the Australian Alps, where the mountains are merciless and the horses run wild, a young boy must prove himself worthy of a legend — and in doing so, become one himself. Elyne Mitchell's The Man from Snowy River chronicles the coming-of-age of a boy destined to ride into the pages of Australian folklore, weaving together the breathtaking landscape of the Snowy Mountains with a stirring tale of courage, horsemanship, and the unyielding spirit of the bush. Inspired by A.B. Banjo Paterson's immortal poem of the same name, Mitchell transforms verse into vivid, galloping prose, bringing to life the untamed world that shaped one of Australia's most enduring heroes. Mitchell, celebrated for her beloved Silver Brumby series, brings her unmatched authority on the Australian high country to bear in a narrative rich with atmosphere, grit, and reverence for the land. Her prose captures the wild beauty of mountain ranges and the deep bond between rider and horse with a lyrical precision that is both evocative and authentic. A tale of identity forged in wilderness and tested by hardship, this is a book that resonates far beyond its pages — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of a legend any one person can truly become.