Unbranded

Name: Unbranded
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702265969
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First Nations Classics

By Herb Wharton and Kev Carmody

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Unbranded by Herb Wharton and Kev Carmody is a compelling piece of general fiction that delves into the lives of Indigenous Australians, capturing their profound connection to the land. Through captivating storytelling, it explores themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage, all while offering an authentic and enlightening perspective on the challenges and triumphs faced by Aboriginal communities.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the fusion of stories and songs that capture Indigenous Australian experiences, beautifully blending prose and poetry. It offers a rich tapestry of cultural insights and creative storytelling that might appeal to those interested in exploring diverse narratives and perspectives.

A unique, authentic novel of friendship and brotherhood, based on the author's long years droving on stock routes of inland Australia.

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Written by the legendary Queensland drover Herb Wharton, Unbranded presents a striking vision of outback Australia. It is the story of friendship between three stockmen working on mulga country in the far west.

Herb Wharton, a former drover and now celebrated author, unleashes a strikingly original vision of outback Australia. From the riotous picnic races to perilous cattle stampedes, gutsy bush rodeos, and mateship bravado, Unbranded is a rollicking saga where the kinship of mates Bindi, Sandy, and Mulga owes as much to the trials they share as friends as to their Aboriginal culture.

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Unbranded is highly praised as an exceptional work depicting the outback, receiving admiration for its enthralling narrative and cultural significance. Esteemed reviewers have highlighted it as a pivotal Black text, with readers finding it difficult to put down due to its captivating story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265969

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Edition: 2nd ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 264

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Fiction General Fiction Herb Wharton Kev Carmody Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Herb Wharton was born in Cunnamulla, Queensland, and began working as a drover in his teenage years. His maternal grandmother was of the Kooma people; his grandfathers were Irish and English. In 1992 with the publication of his first book, Unbranded, he committed to novel form his experiences of his long years spent on stock routes of inland Australia. Cattle Camp, a collection of droving histories as told by Murri stockmen and women, was published in 1994. Where Ya' Been Mate?, a collection of short stories, followed in 1996. Herb has travelled extensively throughout Australia and abroad. In 1998, he was selected for a residency at the Australia Council studio in Paris where he completed Yumba Days, his first book for young readers. He was awarded the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature in 2012, and most recently was the recipient of a black&write! Fellowship in 2022.