The Cattle King by Ion L Idriess

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book covers, corners and edges. Foredges are sunned. Previous owner has inscribed half-title page. Interior and binding are still very good. No dust jacket. Book is now enclosed in protective non-adhesive cover.

This engrossing story is an inspiring tribute to the remarkable life of Sir Sidney Kidman, the Cattle King. At thirteen, Sidney Kidman (1857-1935) ran away from home with only five shillings in his pocket. He became a horse dealer, drover, cattle buyer, bush jockey, and coach business.

Above all, Kidman created a mighty cattle empire of more than a hundred stations, fighting droughts, bushfires, floods and plagues of vermin to do so. His enterprise and courage made him a huge fortune and a legend. (Trove)