Pubs, Punts And Pastures: The Story Of Pioneer Irish Women On The Salt Water River
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Along the winding banks of the Salt Water River, a remarkable generation of Irish women carved out lives of extraordinary resilience, courage, and community — and Pubs, Punts and Pastures brings their forgotten stories vividly back to life. Joan Carstairs and Maureen Lane chronicle the pioneering experiences of these immigrant women as they navigated the rugged Australian frontier, building families, businesses, and identities far from their homeland. Set against the rich backdrop of colonial Australia, the narrative weaves together personal histories, local legend, and social history to present an intimate portrait of women who shaped the cultural landscape of their adopted country. This work stands as a testament to the intersection of Irish diaspora history and Australian heritage, illuminating the overlooked contributions of women to frontier society. Carstairs and Lane write with warmth and meticulous detail, drawing on historical records and oral traditions to reconstruct lives that official histories long ignored. Pubs, Punts and Pastures is an indispensable read for anyone captivated by the untold stories of those who helped forge a nation — and it will leave you wondering just how many more such stories remain unwritten.
Author: Joan Carstairs And Maureen Lane
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Along the winding banks of the Salt Water River, a remarkable generation of Irish women carved out lives of extraordinary resilience, courage, and community — and Pubs, Punts and Pastures brings their forgotten stories vividly back to life. Joan Carstairs and Maureen Lane chronicle the pioneering experiences of these immigrant women as they navigated the rugged Australian frontier, building families, businesses, and identities far from their homeland. Set against the rich backdrop of colonial Australia, the narrative weaves together personal histories, local legend, and social history to present an intimate portrait of women who shaped the cultural landscape of their adopted country. This work stands as a testament to the intersection of Irish diaspora history and Australian heritage, illuminating the overlooked contributions of women to frontier society. Carstairs and Lane write with warmth and meticulous detail, drawing on historical records and oral traditions to reconstruct lives that official histories long ignored. Pubs, Punts and Pastures is an indispensable read for anyone captivated by the untold stories of those who helped forge a nation — and it will leave you wondering just how many more such stories remain unwritten.