We Of The Never-Never
Author: Gunn, Aeneas
ISBN: 9781741667622
Publisher: ADULT LOCAL VINTAGE - MASS MKT
Year First Published: 2008
Pages: 256
Dimensions: 197mm x 133mm x 17mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The 100th year anniversary of this well loved Australian Classic.
In 1902, newly-married Jeannie Gunn (Mrs Aeneas Gunn) left the security and comfort of her Melbourne home to travel to the depths of the Northern Territory, where her husband had been appointed manager of 'The Elsey', a large cattle station. One of the very few white women in the area, she was at first resented by people on and around the station, till her warmth and spirit won their affection and respect.She had an unerring ear and eye for the sounds and sights of the country; and this is her moving and simple account of her life amidst the beauty and cruelty of the land, and the isolation and loneliness - together with the comradeship and kindness of those around her.The favourite of generations of Australians since it was first published in 1908, We of the Never-Never can truly be called a classic.
ISBN: 9781741667622
Publisher: ADULT LOCAL VINTAGE - MASS MKT
Year First Published: 2008
Pages: 256
Dimensions: 197mm x 133mm x 17mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The 100th year anniversary of this well loved Australian Classic.
In 1902, newly-married Jeannie Gunn (Mrs Aeneas Gunn) left the security and comfort of her Melbourne home to travel to the depths of the Northern Territory, where her husband had been appointed manager of 'The Elsey', a large cattle station. One of the very few white women in the area, she was at first resented by people on and around the station, till her warmth and spirit won their affection and respect.She had an unerring ear and eye for the sounds and sights of the country; and this is her moving and simple account of her life amidst the beauty and cruelty of the land, and the isolation and loneliness - together with the comradeship and kindness of those around her.The favourite of generations of Australians since it was first published in 1908, We of the Never-Never can truly be called a classic.
