Description

Once There was a Bagman: A memoir is a historical non-fiction book by author Tom Ronan. This first edition hardcover was published in 1966. The book is an autobiographical account of Ronan's life as a "bagman"—a traveling swagman and jack-of-all-trades—in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia during the 1920s and 1930s. The book provides a vivid and authentic picture of frontier life, capturing the unique challenges of the outback and the characters that defined the era. Ronan's experiences, which include working with Aboriginal stockmen, provide a valuable historical record of a time of immense social change in northern Australia. This memoir is an important contribution to Australian literature and is highly sought after by collectors of Australian history and outback narratives.

Synopsis

Title: Once There was a Bagman
Author/Publisher: Tom Ronan (Cassell Australia)
Publication Year: 1966
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Tom Ronan's 1966 memoir, *Once There was a Bagman*, offers a compelling first-hand account of life in remote Australia during the 1920s and 1930s. This first edition hardcover provides a vivid and authentic picture of a unique period in Australian history.

Categorised as non-fiction, this autobiographical work chronicles Ronan's experiences as a 'bagman' — a term for a travelling swagman and jack-of-all-trades. His narrative spans the vast and challenging landscapes of the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia, detailing the realities of an itinerant existence.

• Life as a Bagman: Delve into the daily realities and adventures of an itinerant worker, exploring the resourcefulness and resilience required to survive in the Australian outback during the inter-war period.
• Northern Australian Frontier: A vivid portrayal of the untamed Northern Territory and Kimberley region, offering historical insight into the social and geographical landscape of a formative era in Australia's development.

As a first edition original memoir, *Once There was a Bagman* stands as a valuable historical document, offering an intimate and unvarnished perspective on a bygone era of Australian frontier life. It is an essential addition for collectors interested in Australian non-fiction and regional history.

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