The Romance of the Stockman: The Lore, Legend, and Literature of Australia’s Outback Heroes

Book Description

Secondhand. Near fine condition. Very minor wear to book corners and edges. Interior and binding are still excellent.

The heroic image of a stockman against a backdrop of open space and blue skies is one of Australia's most potent and enduring symbols.

This book celebrates the backcountry pioneers who defied a harsh land and cruel climate to lay the foundations of Australia's primary industries. It is a chequered tale of triumphs and tribulations, optimism and sheer pluck only too often pitted gainst unsympathetic administrators and the relentless forces of nature. (back cover)