Holidays At Hillydale: A Story For Children About A Family's Holiday Spent On An Australian Sheep Station
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: N/A
Pages: Good
Step into the sun-baked heart of the Australian outback with Holidays at Hillydale, a charming children's story that follows a family's unforgettable holiday on a working sheep station. Dame Mary Daly, D.B.E., crafts a warm and vivid narrative that immerses young readers in the sights, sounds, and rhythms of rural Australian life — from the wide open paddocks to the daily rituals of station work. The story captures the wonder and curiosity of children discovering a world far removed from city routines, blending gentle adventure with an authentic sense of place. Brought to life through illustrations by a remarkable ensemble of leading Australian artists — including Sir Russell Drysdale, Sir William Dargie, and Lady Casey (Marie Casey), among others — the book is as much a visual celebration of Australian art as it is a literary one. Dame Mary Daly's storytelling is accessible yet richly detailed, making it a treasure for both young readers and collectors of Australiana. A rare and culturally significant work, Holidays at Hillydale leaves readers wondering what other secrets and surprises await beyond the homestead gate.
Author: Dame Mary Daly, D.B.E.
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Step into the sun-baked heart of the Australian outback with Holidays at Hillydale, a charming children's story that follows a family's unforgettable holiday on a working sheep station. Dame Mary Daly, D.B.E., crafts a warm and vivid narrative that immerses young readers in the sights, sounds, and rhythms of rural Australian life — from the wide open paddocks to the daily rituals of station work. The story captures the wonder and curiosity of children discovering a world far removed from city routines, blending gentle adventure with an authentic sense of place. Brought to life through illustrations by a remarkable ensemble of leading Australian artists — including Sir Russell Drysdale, Sir William Dargie, and Lady Casey (Marie Casey), among others — the book is as much a visual celebration of Australian art as it is a literary one. Dame Mary Daly's storytelling is accessible yet richly detailed, making it a treasure for both young readers and collectors of Australiana. A rare and culturally significant work, Holidays at Hillydale leaves readers wondering what other secrets and surprises await beyond the homestead gate.