On The Rocks: Tales Of Portsea Pioneers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First ed
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
The rugged coastline of Portsea, Australia, has long been a place of wild beauty and hard-won survival, and On the Rocks: Tales of Portsea Pioneers brings that world vividly to life through a rich collection of stories centred on the bold individuals who first carved out an existence on this demanding frontier. Victor Keating chronicles the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments of Portsea's early settlers, painting an intimate portrait of a community shaped by the unforgiving forces of sea, land, and colonial ambition. The tales range across the lives of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary resilience made them the founding fabric of a distinctly Australian identity. Keating writes with a measured authority and a deep affection for local history, grounding each narrative in authentic detail while infusing it with the storyteller's gift for drama and character. His prose captures the isolation and camaraderie that defined pioneer life, presenting a mosaic of voices that together articulate a broader truth about the Australian experience at its earliest and most elemental. For readers drawn to the intersection of place, memory, and heritage, this volume stands as a compelling testament to those who dared to call an untamed coastline home — and whose stories deserve to be remembered.
Author: Victor Keating
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, The National Press
Genre: Australian history
Edition: First ed
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
The rugged coastline of Portsea, Australia, has long been a place of wild beauty and hard-won survival, and On the Rocks: Tales of Portsea Pioneers brings that world vividly to life through a rich collection of stories centred on the bold individuals who first carved out an existence on this demanding frontier. Victor Keating chronicles the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments of Portsea's early settlers, painting an intimate portrait of a community shaped by the unforgiving forces of sea, land, and colonial ambition. The tales range across the lives of ordinary men and women whose extraordinary resilience made them the founding fabric of a distinctly Australian identity. Keating writes with a measured authority and a deep affection for local history, grounding each narrative in authentic detail while infusing it with the storyteller's gift for drama and character. His prose captures the isolation and camaraderie that defined pioneer life, presenting a mosaic of voices that together articulate a broader truth about the Australian experience at its earliest and most elemental. For readers drawn to the intersection of place, memory, and heritage, this volume stands as a compelling testament to those who dared to call an untamed coastline home — and whose stories deserve to be remembered.