The Dingo Boys: The Squatters of Wallaby Range

Language: EnglishPublished: November 6, 2007

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Subjects:

Australia Juvenile fiction Aboriginal Australians Frontier and pioneer life British Emigration and immigration

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading

Authors:

Fenn, George Manville
1831 - 1909
Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)
1846 - 1929

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In the late 19th century, Australia was a land of opportunity and challenge, drawing settlers eager to carve out new lives. "The Dingo Boys: The Squatters of Wallaby Range" by George Manville Fenn captures this spirit through the trials of a family of English emigrants. As they navigate the rugged terrain, they confront the harsh realities of squatting and the fierce wildlife that embodies the untamed landscape. With themes of resilience and community, this novel explores the complexities of land ownership and survival in a burgeoning nation. Ideal for students and historians alike, Fenn’s work offers a vivid portrayal of early Australian life, blending adventure with the struggles of establishing one's place in a foreign land.