Squatter's Castle: The Story of a Pastoral Dynasty by George Farwell (1974, Hardcover)

Author: George Farwell
Publisher: Lansdowne, Melbourne
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 340 pages
ISBN: 9780701802882/0701802553
Language: English
Condition: Very Good – light wear to dust jacket; owner's name blacked out inside front cover

Description
In Squatter's Castle, author George Farwell chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of Edward David Stewart Ogilvie (1814–1896), a pioneering figure in the pastoral development of New South Wales' New England region. With support from the Commonwealth Literary Fund, this biography explores themes of colonial expansion, land ownership, and agricultural ambition in 19th-century Australia. Richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and colour plates, the book offers a captivating portrait of one of Australia’s early land barons and the social changes surrounding him.

Why You’ll Love It
An essential title for readers interested in colonial history, pastoralism, and regional development in New South Wales. This well-researched biography brings the legacy of one of Australia's founding agricultural dynasties to life through a mix of narrative depth and historical documentation.