Keep Him My Country

Name: Keep Him My Country
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781863251662
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By Mary Durack

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Keep Him My Country by Mary Durack explores life in the Australian outback during the early 20th century. The novel delves into themes of cultural clashes and identity as it follows the story of a pioneering man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the land's rich and complex history. With evocative descriptions of the landscape, the book paints a vivid picture of human connection and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in stories that delve into the intersections of culture and identity in Australia. Set against the lush landscapes of the Kimberley region, it explores themes of belonging and transformation, offering a thoughtful exploration of the complex relationship between European settlers and Indigenous communities. If you enjoy narratives rich in historical and cultural context, this might be an engaging read for you.

Keep Him My Country

In the 1880s, old Stanley Rolt had pioneered the country with cattle and made a fortune. To the outside world he had become a knighted tycoon, running a vast empire that stretched across the territories. But the land had killed his son and looked as though it was about to crush his grandson, young Stan.

Keep Him My Country is a powerful novel of a young man's experience of the harsh beauty of the outback, growing up and the difficult learning experience that accompanies it.

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Keep Him My Country is a powerful novel of a young man's experience of the harsh beauty of the outback, growing up, and the difficult learning experience that accompanies it.

When 19-year-old Stan Rolt strikes out for the Northern Territory, determined to manage an ailing family cattle station, he plays into the hands of his manipulative grandfather. Intending to spend two years at Trafalgar Station, he stays fifteen, his soul captured by the harsh but haunting country of Kimberley.

Try as he might, he can't seem to escape its clutches, even though it killed his father and threatens also to bring him down. He is held there by the dependence of the people, black and white, and the memory of a tragic love affair that still haunts him...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863251662

Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1999

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bantam

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Dame Mary Durack DBE OBE was born to the heritage of a pioneering family. Long recognised as one of Australia's great literary figures, she wrote 15 books, short stories, poems, plays and film scripts. She died in 1994.

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