Description

Selected Lives brings together the stories of important periods in the lives of four Western Australia. A French Venture by G E J Bellenger recreates the author's childhood years as a member of a pioneering family at Nornalup. The Hessian Walls by Eve Hogan is the story of a working-class British migrant, the child of an itinerant labourer in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields. Joan Sullivan's Sinabada tells of the experiences in young adulthood of a latter-day Western Australian pioneer in post-war New Guinea. And, Philip Uttings's autobiography And - Most of All - Me, is about a middle-class childhood in the city of Perth. (book flap).

Synopsis

Title: Selected Lives: Personal Reminiscences, Western Australian Stories Book
Author/Publisher: G.E.J. Et Al Bellanger, Fremantle Arts Centre Press (Fremantle)
Publication Year: 1983
Format: Illustrated Paperback

Published in 1983 by the esteemed Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 'Selected Lives: Personal Reminiscences, Western Australian Stories Book' is a compelling collection of non-fiction biographical accounts. This first edition anthology, spearheaded by G.E.J. Bellanger and other contributors, offers a unique window into the social and cultural fabric of Western Australia.

As a vintage and illustrated volume, it compiles diverse individual stories, providing invaluable first-hand perspectives on significant periods and experiences within the region. It stands as a testament to the lives and histories that shaped this distinctive part of Australia, appealing to those with an interest in local history and literature.

• Pioneering in Nornalup: G.E.J. Bellanger's 'A French Venture' meticulously recreates the author's formative childhood years, spent as a member of a pioneering family in the picturesque Nornalup region, offering insights into early settlement life.
• Migrant Life in the Wheatbelt: Eve Hogan's 'The Hessian Walls' provides a poignant narrative from the perspective of a working-class British migrant, detailing the challenging experiences of growing up as the child of an itinerant labourer across Western Australia's Wheatbelt and Goldfields.

This first edition, illustrated paperback is a valuable acquisition for collectors of Australian non-fiction, regional history, and biographical works. It offers authentic, lived experiences from Western Australia, making it a significant contribution to the literary and historical record of the region.

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