Author: George Farwell Illustrator: Douglas Maxted Publisher: Rigby, Adelaide Year: 1961 Format: Hardcover with dust jacket Pagination: 190 pages Illustrations: Illustrated Size: Approx. 22 cm ISBN: 0851791581
Description
Vanishing Australians by George Farwell is an account of Australian frontier and outback life, capturing people, occupations and ways of life that were already changing by the early 1960s.
Farwell writes about bush workers and distinctive characters of rural and remote Australia, including doggers and Afghan cameleers, while also touching on race relations and Aboriginal Australians within the wider story of outback settlement.
Illustrated by Douglas Maxted, the book offers an interesting period perspective on Australian pioneer life and the social history of the bush.
Condition
Good. Wear and tears to the dust jacket. Light tanning internally, consistent with age.
Why You’ll Love It
An appealing vintage Australiana title for readers interested in pioneer life, bush history, outback occupations and Australian social history.
