Description
We of the Never-Never by Mrs Aeneas Gunn is one of Australia's best-known classic accounts of life in the remote Northern Territory. Originally published in 1908, the book is based on Gunn's experiences at the Elsey cattle station, where she lived with her husband, Aeneas Gunn, during the early years of the twentieth century.
The book describes Gunn's journey from Melbourne to the isolated outback station and her experiences adapting to a very different way of life. She writes about the vast Northern Territory landscape, the challenges of living in a remote cattle station, the daily routines of station life and the colourful characters she encounters along the way.
Gunn's warm and personal writing brings the people of the Elsey to life, describing the friendships, hardships, humour and strong sense of community that developed among those living in such an isolated environment. She also provides a valuable glimpse into the history and changing nature of the Australian outback, making the book both an entertaining story and an important piece of Australian literature.
We of the Never-Never remains a much-loved Australian classic and is an excellent choice for readers interested in Australian history, early outback life, the Northern Territory and Australian literature.
In good condition little tears or damage.
Dimensions: 22cm x 14.5cm
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