Squatter's Castle: The Story Of A Pastoral Dynasty; Life And Times Of Edward David Stewart Ogilvie 1814-96
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian historical biography, Squatter's Castle: The Story of a Pastoral Dynasty; Life and Times of Edward David Stewart Ogilvie 1814-96 chronicles the remarkable life of one of colonial Australia's most influential pastoral pioneers. George Farwell presents the sweeping saga of E.D.S. Ogilvie, a man who carved a vast pastoral empire from the rugged landscapes of New South Wales, shaping the social and economic fabric of the young nation in the process. Written with narrative authority and a keen eye for historical detail, the biography illustrates how Ogilvie's ambition, resilience, and vision defined the era of the great squatters — those bold landholders who pushed the boundaries of settlement far beyond the official limits of the colony. Farwell draws on rich primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of nineteenth-century Australian frontier life, capturing the triumphs and hardships of a dynasty built on wool, land, and sheer determination. This is an essential read for anyone passionate about Australian history, colonial society, and the larger-than-life figures who shaped a continent.
Author: George Farwell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Lansdowne
Genre: Biography
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of Australian historical biography, Squatter's Castle: The Story of a Pastoral Dynasty; Life and Times of Edward David Stewart Ogilvie 1814-96 chronicles the remarkable life of one of colonial Australia's most influential pastoral pioneers. George Farwell presents the sweeping saga of E.D.S. Ogilvie, a man who carved a vast pastoral empire from the rugged landscapes of New South Wales, shaping the social and economic fabric of the young nation in the process. Written with narrative authority and a keen eye for historical detail, the biography illustrates how Ogilvie's ambition, resilience, and vision defined the era of the great squatters — those bold landholders who pushed the boundaries of settlement far beyond the official limits of the colony. Farwell draws on rich primary sources to paint a vivid portrait of nineteenth-century Australian frontier life, capturing the triumphs and hardships of a dynasty built on wool, land, and sheer determination. This is an essential read for anyone passionate about Australian history, colonial society, and the larger-than-life figures who shaped a continent.