Trooper Ainslie: The Settling Of The Limestone Plains (Canberra) And Its Hero
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before Canberra became Australia's capital, the rugged Limestone Plains were home to pioneers, troopers, and the untamed promise of a new nation — and Trooper Ainslie brings that formative era to vivid life. John Charles Orr chronicles the story of the heroic figure central to the settling of this iconic region, weaving together the harsh realities of colonial frontier life with the personal triumphs and struggles of a man whose legacy is etched into the very landscape of modern Canberra. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Australian bush, the narrative presents a richly detailed portrait of early settlement, where duty, resilience, and courage defined every waking moment. Orr, also known for his work Savage of Bau, demonstrates a commanding grasp of Australian colonial history, grounding his storytelling in meticulous research while never sacrificing narrative momentum. The result is a work that sits at the compelling intersection of biography and historical narrative, illuminating the human stories behind the places and names we take for granted today. Published by KOA Productions in Sydney, this is a rare and valuable window into the pioneering spirit that shaped the Australian Capital Territory — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of that untamed frontier spirit still lingers in the hills of Canberra.
Author: John Charles Orr
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978, KOA Productions, Sydney
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before Canberra became Australia's capital, the rugged Limestone Plains were home to pioneers, troopers, and the untamed promise of a new nation — and Trooper Ainslie brings that formative era to vivid life. John Charles Orr chronicles the story of the heroic figure central to the settling of this iconic region, weaving together the harsh realities of colonial frontier life with the personal triumphs and struggles of a man whose legacy is etched into the very landscape of modern Canberra. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Australian bush, the narrative presents a richly detailed portrait of early settlement, where duty, resilience, and courage defined every waking moment. Orr, also known for his work Savage of Bau, demonstrates a commanding grasp of Australian colonial history, grounding his storytelling in meticulous research while never sacrificing narrative momentum. The result is a work that sits at the compelling intersection of biography and historical narrative, illuminating the human stories behind the places and names we take for granted today. Published by KOA Productions in Sydney, this is a rare and valuable window into the pioneering spirit that shaped the Australian Capital Territory — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of that untamed frontier spirit still lingers in the hills of Canberra.