We of the Never Never

Author(s): Aeneas Gunn

Rare, Collectable, Folios | History & Studies - General | Biography, Autobiography, Memoirs, Letters | Northern Territory

In 1902, newly-married Jeannie Gunn (Mrs Aeneas Gunn) left the security and comfort of her Melbourne home to travel to the depths of the Northern Territory, where her husband had been appointed manager of ‘The Elsey’, a large cattle station. One of the very few white women in the area, she was at first resented by people on and around the station, till her warmth and spirit won their affection and respect. She had an unerring ear and eye for the sounds and sights of the country; and this is her moving and simple account of her life amidst the beauty and cruelty of the land, and the isolation and loneliness - together with the comradeship and kindness of those around her.

The favourite of generations of Australians since it was first published in 1908, We of the Never-Never can truly be called a classic.

Secondhand. Condition: Fair. Hard cover with moderate rubbing/wear and slight soiling. Edges of boards have moderate wear. Spine has slight fading. Edges of pages are mildly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned and some slightly marked. Some binding tape to reinforce cover. A dedication in front from 1912. 


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  • : CIR1621219354
  • : Hutchinson And Co
  • : Hutchinson
  • : books

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  • : Aeneas Gunn
  • : Hardcover
  • : English