The Recollections Of Geoffry Hamlyn
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: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Henry Kingsley's classic novel, The Recollections Of Geoffry Hamlyn, chronicles the intertwined destinies of English gentry who seek new lives and fortunes in the burgeoning Australian colonies. This sweeping narrative details their arduous journey, the establishment of their homesteads, and the trials and triumphs encountered in a wild, untamed landscape. The story presents a vivid tableau of colonial society, illustrating the bonds of friendship, the complexities of love, and the enduring spirit of pioneers. Kingsley masterfully captures the romantic idealism and harsh realities of emigration, offering a poignant reflection on identity and belonging. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale rich with adventure, social commentary, and the picturesque beauty of a nascent nation.
Author: Henry Kingsley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Lloyd O'Neill.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Henry Kingsley's classic novel, The Recollections Of Geoffry Hamlyn, chronicles the intertwined destinies of English gentry who seek new lives and fortunes in the burgeoning Australian colonies. This sweeping narrative details their arduous journey, the establishment of their homesteads, and the trials and triumphs encountered in a wild, untamed landscape. The story presents a vivid tableau of colonial society, illustrating the bonds of friendship, the complexities of love, and the enduring spirit of pioneers. Kingsley masterfully captures the romantic idealism and harsh realities of emigration, offering a poignant reflection on identity and belonging. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale rich with adventure, social commentary, and the picturesque beauty of a nascent nation.