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Embark on a fierce journey across Australia’s coast and the peril of the pearling trade.
This gripping fiction follows a restless narrator as he travels from Geraldton to Cossack, chasing a elusive fortune and facing the sea’s deadly trials.
The book blends travel, survival, and character study in a vivid maritime setting. From bustling ports to the dangers of shipwreck, it offers a window into life on the edge of the known world and the pull of home.- Follow a sailor’s varied work path, from miner to diver, as he hunts a new life in the antipodes.
- Experience the planning, peril, and labor of chasing wealth in the pearling trade and remote ports.
- Witness a dramatic shipwreck and the struggle to survive after the great blow at sea.
- Feel the pull of home and the tension between pride, desire, and the longing for affection.
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The World's Rough Hand: Toil and Adventure at the Antipodes (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by sailors in the late 19th century. The author, a former sailor himself, offers a unique perspective on the grueling conditions, poor treatment, and isolation that characterized life at sea during this era. The narrative follows the author's journey as he joins a crew bound for Australia, enduring months of hard labor, inadequate food, and relentless storms. Along the way, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own story to tell. Through vivid prose and unflinching honesty, this book not only provides a historical account of seafaring but also delves into the human experience of hardship, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to sail. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330934999_0
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The World's Rough Hand Toil and Adventure at the Antipodes Classic Reprint
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330934999
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330934999
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