Rachel

Name: Rachel
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760879983
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Brumby hunter, medicine woman, bushrangers' ally and troublemaker for good . . . the remarkable pioneering life of Rachel Kennedy

By Jeff McGill

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Rachel by Jeff McGill is a compelling exploration of the life of an extraordinary individual. The book delves into the personal and professional trials faced by Rachel, capturing her resilience and impact on those around her. McGill provides an intimate portrayal, bringing to life the nuance and depth of Rachel's journey without divulging any plot details that might spoil the reading experience.
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Rachel

Rachel Kennedy stood out on a wild frontier dominated by men . . . her extraordinary and unputdownable pioneering story is told for the first time

Description

Just a girl, but when it came to chasing wild horses nobody questioned Rachel Kennedy's skill in a saddle. What raised eyebrows was the type of saddle she used: a man's.

Rachel Kennedy was a colonial folk hero. Born in the wild and remote Warrumbungle mountains of western New South Wales in 1845, she was described by Duke Tritton of The Bulletin as Australia's greatest pioneer woman of them all.

Rachel caught brumbies, hid bushrangers, went to war with squatter kings, fed starving families during the shearing strikes, worked as a revered bush nurse and midwife, and fought for the underdog after observing the bitter experiences of the Chinese on the goldfields. She also built rare friendships with Aboriginal people, including a lifelong relationship with her 'sister' Mary Jane Cain, a proud campaigner for the rights of her people.

Meticulously researched and written with compelling energy, this is a vivid and at times heartbreaking story of a pioneering woman who left a legacy that went well beyond her lifetime.

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Rachel by Jeff McGill is praised for vividly portraying a colourful and epic life, providing insight into the history of the country. It is celebrated as a remarkable story surrounding a legendary figure from the bush.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760879983

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 352

Collections

Australian & Pacific History Biography & Memoir History & Military Jeff McGill Non-Fiction Political Biographies

About the Author

Jeff McGill is a freelance writer, photographer and former newspaper editor who loves telling Australian stories. He is the great-great grandson of Rachel Kennedy and his heart lifts every time he sees the Warrumbungle Mountains on the horizon.