The Cattle King: The Story of Sir Sidney Kidman by Ion L. Idriess (1997)

Author:
Ion L. Idriess

Publisher:
Angus & Robertson, 1997

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
220p

ISBN:
9780207190438 / 0207190437

Condition:
Very Good – light shelf wear, clean and tightly bound

Description:
First published in 1936 and reissued in this 1997 edition, The Cattle King by Ion L. Idriess remains one of the great Australian biographies. It tells the remarkable story of Sir Sidney Kidman, the legendary pastoralist who built a cattle empire across some of the harshest country in Australia.

Drawing on firsthand interviews and extensive research, Idriess captures Kidman’s ambition, resilience, and business acumen, set against the backdrop of drought, distance, and outback endurance. This edition preserves Idriess’s rich narrative voice, bringing a classic story of grit and nation-building to a new generation.

Why You’ll Love It:
An enduring Australian classic—ideal for readers interested in pioneering lives, outback enterprise, and the scale and spirit of rural Australia. A tribute to the man who became a legend of the land.