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To Call Our Own by Maurice R. H. Southcombe (Paperback, 1988) Australian History
By M.R.H. Southcombe
1988 • Paperback • Hesperian Press
Description
Title: To Call Our Own: Pioneering the Group Settlements
Author/Publisher: M.R.H. Southcombe, Hesperian Press
Publication Year: 1988
Format: 87-page Illustrated Paperback
Synopsis
"To Call Our Own: Pioneering the Group Settlements" by M.R.H. Southcombe is a compelling non-fiction account delving into a significant chapter of Australian history. Published in 1988 by Hesperian Press, this concise volume focuses on the ambitious yet often challenging Group Settlement Schemes.
These initiatives, particularly prominent in Western Australia during the early 20th century, aimed to develop agricultural land and settle families, including ex-servicemen, in pioneering rural communities. The book likely offers insights into the experiences, hardships, and perseverance of those who participated in this formative period of Australian development.
- Pioneer Life and Challenges: Delve into the daily realities faced by the pioneering families. Accounts may cover the arduous task of clearing land, establishing farms, and building new lives in often remote and challenging environments.
- Personal Narratives: Given its classification under 'Biographies & True Stories', the book likely includes personal anecdotes and experiences of individuals and families who participated in the settlements, offering a human perspective on this historical endeavour.
- Historical Imagery: The inclusion of illustrations enhances the narrative, providing visual context to the landscapes, settlers, and pioneering infrastructure of the Group Settlement era, bringing the past vividly to life.
This volume stands as an important record for those interested in Australian social history, regional development, and the resilience of its early 20th-century settlers. It offers a valuable window into a formative period, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Australiana and historical researchers alike.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Publisher | Hesperian Press |
| Year | 1988 |
| Pages | 87 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Biographies & True Stories |
| Topic | Australian History |
| Signed | No |
| Vintage | No |
| Features | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | To Call Our Own: Pioneering the Group Settlements |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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