Harry
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged and unforgiving backdrop of the 1882 Australian outback, Harry by Robert Wales is a sweeping historical adventure that chronicles one of the most audacious cattle-heists in literary history. The story follows Harry Walford, a frustrated and poorly paid ranch hand who refuses to accept his low standing in life. In a desperate bid for dignity, independence, and pride, Harry concocts a daring scheme: to drive 1,500 head of stolen cattle across 1,200 miles of treacherous, sun-baked terrain. As he battles the constant threat of deadly thirst and a punishing landscape, Harry forms an unexpected, poignant bond with a prized pedigree bull—the heart of the herd. Meanwhile, the suspense tightens as they are relentlessly pursued by Wooly, a legendary Aboriginal tracker determined to bring them to justice, where a hangman’s noose awaits. Masterfully blending atmospheric tension with character-driven drama, Wales—a former cattle-grazier himself—delivers an authentic and thrilling snapshot of human resilience and ambition. This rare 1985 vintage hardcover edition is a must-read classic of Australian historical fiction that brilliantly captures the untamed spirit of the bush.
Author: Robert Wales
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Robert Royce Limited
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the rugged and unforgiving backdrop of the 1882 Australian outback, Harry by Robert Wales is a sweeping historical adventure that chronicles one of the most audacious cattle-heists in literary history. The story follows Harry Walford, a frustrated and poorly paid ranch hand who refuses to accept his low standing in life. In a desperate bid for dignity, independence, and pride, Harry concocts a daring scheme: to drive 1,500 head of stolen cattle across 1,200 miles of treacherous, sun-baked terrain. As he battles the constant threat of deadly thirst and a punishing landscape, Harry forms an unexpected, poignant bond with a prized pedigree bull—the heart of the herd. Meanwhile, the suspense tightens as they are relentlessly pursued by Wooly, a legendary Aboriginal tracker determined to bring them to justice, where a hangman’s noose awaits. Masterfully blending atmospheric tension with character-driven drama, Wales—a former cattle-grazier himself—delivers an authentic and thrilling snapshot of human resilience and ambition. This rare 1985 vintage hardcover edition is a must-read classic of Australian historical fiction that brilliantly captures the untamed spirit of the bush.