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First published in 1910, On the Wool Track offers a compelling historical snapshot of the Australian outback during a pivotal era of transition. C. E. W. Bean captures life on the fringe of settlement in western New South Wales, a region characterised by vast sheep runs and the pioneering spirit. As the frontier moved away from horse-transport towards modernisation, Bean provides an observant account of the people, the landscape, and the distinct culture of the bush.
From the grit of the shearers and the influence of the homesteaders to the rhythm of the wool towns and the life of the river ports, this narrative serves as an essential record of Australia’s heritage. Written with the immediacy of a journalist surveying a changing world, it examines the character of the nation as it stood at the dawn of the twentieth century. This is an evocative and definitive portrait of a landscape that has long shaped the identity of its people. Through its pages, readers witness the transformation of a country that remains a source of strength and intrigue for the modern reader.
Used (good, see images, some cover wear, cover crease, handwritten name, and some initial pages folding) Softcover
