On Our Selection And Our New Selection
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: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Chipped and torn edges of DJ, previous owner markings front end page.
This classic Australian work presents a humorous and poignant look at the struggles and triumphs of a pioneering family in the Queensland bush. On Our Selection And Our New Selection chronicles the daily lives, misadventures, and enduring spirit of the Dad and Dave Rudd family as they endeavor to carve out a living from the land. The narrative captures the unique challenges of early Australian settlement with a witty and often satirical tone, illustrating the resilience and resourcefulness required to survive in a harsh environment. It details the comical mishaps and heartwarming moments that define their existence, offering a vivid portrayal of rural life at the turn of the 20th century. This collection stands as a foundational text in Australian literature, celebrating the indomitable human spirit against the backdrop of a developing nation.
Author: Steele Rudd
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Angus & Robertson, Australia
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Chipped and torn edges of DJ, previous owner markings front end page.
This classic Australian work presents a humorous and poignant look at the struggles and triumphs of a pioneering family in the Queensland bush. On Our Selection And Our New Selection chronicles the daily lives, misadventures, and enduring spirit of the Dad and Dave Rudd family as they endeavor to carve out a living from the land. The narrative captures the unique challenges of early Australian settlement with a witty and often satirical tone, illustrating the resilience and resourcefulness required to survive in a harsh environment. It details the comical mishaps and heartwarming moments that define their existence, offering a vivid portrayal of rural life at the turn of the 20th century. This collection stands as a foundational text in Australian literature, celebrating the indomitable human spirit against the backdrop of a developing nation.