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OverviewIn the 1860's in the Colony of Victoria, Tabu an aborigine goes 'walkabout' after a violent tribal fight during which his brother is killed. He rescues the wife of a drover/farmer - Michael, who is an escaped Convict. He hires Tabu, to help him drove sheep into the mainly unexplored northern districts of Victoria to the Murray River. Only a few hardy explorers and drovers had previously been through this country when bringing stock overland from Sydney to Melbourne. Their droving encounters many difficulties, crossing several rivers - bushfires - floods - theft of sheep and aborigine conflict. Parallel family stories involve an aborigine battle - wild dog attacks - water rights and attempted piracy. The Novel also includes other tales involving their family's trial and tribulations, bordering on truth and fiction. The Author's knowledge of Australian history has helped him interweave tales of early settlers and aboriginal lifestyles to bring together significant events that occurred within Michael's and Tabu's family. The Colony's scenery and unique animals are also vividly described, together with a surprising conclusion for Michael. Collectively these descriptions have helped to complete an exciting must read story 'Of days gone by' and will be of interest to all readers, and will increase the knowledge of students of Australian History. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John P.F. LynchPublisher: Sid Harta Publishers Imprint: Sid Harta Publishers ISBN: 9781921030970ISBN 10: 1921030976 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 October 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |