{"product_id":"2026200006454-secondhand-saxon-sheep","title":"Saxon Sheep","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Faded spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back into the foundational era of Australian pastoral history with Saxon Sheep, a meticulously crafted historical novel by Australian author Nancy Adams. Published by F.W. Cheshire in 1962, this scarce first edition hardback volume—housed in its original dust jacket—delivers a fascinating literary window into the challenges and triumphs of early colonial settlement.\n\nThe narrative provides an evocative, character-driven snapshot of early Australia, focusing on the pioneering activities of the Templeton and Forlong families. Blending the depth of a family biography with the narrative drive of historical fiction, Adams masterfully charts the characters' arduous journey to establish the fine-wool industry in an untamed new world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior, good page and binding condition, and a very good dust jacket. A rich tapestry of history, society, and culture, this volume is an essential acquisition for collectors of classic Australiana, historical fiction, and stories of early settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820251820251,"sku":"2026200006454-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b8d15351-6e7a-43ed-bb87-a6ef0cfe1cca.png?v=1780055737","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006454-secondhand-saxon-sheep","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}