The Patriots: Volume Viii Of The Australians

The Patriots: Volume Viii Of The Australians

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging

A sweeping work of historical fiction, The Patriots chronicles the turbulent early years of the Australian colonial settlement through the lives of men and women caught between loyalty, ambition, and survival. William Stuart Long masterfully weaves together the stories of convicts, free settlers, and military officers as they navigate the brutal realities of a fledgling society at the edge of the known world. The narrative presents the clash of ideals and raw human will against a backdrop of political intrigue, social upheaval, and the vast, unforgiving Australian landscape. Rich with period detail and driven by a cast of vividly drawn characters, the novel illustrates how the foundations of a nation are built not just by heroes, but by ordinary people forced into extraordinary circumstances. Part of the long-running The Australians series, it delivers the same epic, immersive tone that has made the saga a beloved cornerstone of Australian historical fiction.

Author: William Stuart Long
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Doubleday
Genre: Historical fiction

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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging

A sweeping work of historical fiction, The Patriots chronicles the turbulent early years of the Australian colonial settlement through the lives of men and women caught between loyalty, ambition, and survival. William Stuart Long masterfully weaves together the stories of convicts, free settlers, and military officers as they navigate the brutal realities of a fledgling society at the edge of the known world. The narrative presents the clash of ideals and raw human will against a backdrop of political intrigue, social upheaval, and the vast, unforgiving Australian landscape. Rich with period detail and driven by a cast of vividly drawn characters, the novel illustrates how the foundations of a nation are built not just by heroes, but by ordinary people forced into extraordinary circumstances. Part of the long-running The Australians series, it delivers the same epic, immersive tone that has made the saga a beloved cornerstone of Australian historical fiction.