A Mavis Singing: The Story Of An Australian Family
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-drenched homesteads of colonial Australia to the drawing rooms of a nation finding its identity, A Mavis Singing: The Story of an Australian Family chronicles the lives, struggles, and triumphs of one family across generations of Australian history. Cherry Cordner presents an intimate portrait of domestic and social life, weaving personal narratives into the broader tapestry of a young nation — capturing the resilience, hardship, and quiet joys that defined Australian family life through its most formative eras. Cordner writes with warmth and meticulous detail, grounding her account in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians whose stories are too often overlooked by grand historical narratives. Rich in cultural texture and human drama, A Mavis Singing stands as both a family memoir and a social document — a testament to the enduring spirit of Australian identity. Readers who cherish stories of heritage, belonging, and the ties that bind generations will find themselves captivated long after the final page.
Author: Cherry Cordner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-drenched homesteads of colonial Australia to the drawing rooms of a nation finding its identity, A Mavis Singing: The Story of an Australian Family chronicles the lives, struggles, and triumphs of one family across generations of Australian history. Cherry Cordner presents an intimate portrait of domestic and social life, weaving personal narratives into the broader tapestry of a young nation — capturing the resilience, hardship, and quiet joys that defined Australian family life through its most formative eras. Cordner writes with warmth and meticulous detail, grounding her account in the lived experiences of ordinary Australians whose stories are too often overlooked by grand historical narratives. Rich in cultural texture and human drama, A Mavis Singing stands as both a family memoir and a social document — a testament to the enduring spirit of Australian identity. Readers who cherish stories of heritage, belonging, and the ties that bind generations will find themselves captivated long after the final page.