On the Land: A Photographic History of Farming in Australia by Paul Ashton with Kate Blackmore (1987, Kangaroo Press)

Author:
Paul Ashton with Kate Blackmore

Publisher:
Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, NSW, 1987

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
192 pages, illustrated with historical photographs

ISBN:
9780864171122/0864171129

Condition:
Good – Clean and tightly bound with moderate handling wear. Internally well preserved.

Description:
On the Land is a powerful visual journey through the history of Australian farming, tracing the development of rural industries and the lived experiences of people who worked the land. Paul Ashton and Kate Blackmore combine historical insight with evocative photography to explore themes of colonisation, Indigenous labour, mission life, agricultural innovation, and rural resilience. Notable are the many rare images depicting Aboriginal workers, mission settlements, and resistance to colonisation, providing valuable context often overlooked in mainstream farming histories.

Why You’ll Love It:
A compelling and balanced historical record, this book offers both visual richness and thoughtful commentary. Ideal for those with interests in Australian rural heritage, Indigenous contributions to agriculture, and the evolution of farming life captured through the lens of history.