On the Wool Track (Classic Reprint)

C. E. W. Bean

ISBN 10: 1332025838 / ISBN 13: 9781332025831

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into the heart of Australia's vast and unforgiving interior, exploring the lives of those who worked the land during a period of rapid expansion. Through a series of vivid anecdotes and observations, the author paints a picture of life on the sprawling sheep stations of the West, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of Australia's pastoral industry. The book delves into the complex relationship between men and the landscape, highlighting the challenges of survival in a seemingly endless expanse. The author explores the role of the "Boss," the skilled and determined individuals who shaped the Australian sheep industry through careful breeding and selection, and whose expertise was crucial to the survival and prosperity of the stations. Through a captivating blend of reportage and reflection, the author reveals the unique character of the Australian sheep, not as a passive creature, but as a symbol of the nation's pioneering spirit and the resilience of those who worked the land. This book provides a captivating and insightful journey into the heart of Australia's past, revealing the hidden stories of the people and animals who shaped a nation. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332025831_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Wool Track (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332025838
• ISBN 13: 9781332025831
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

The Wool Track reveals how Australia’s sheeps, mills, and markets shape a nation, offering clear insight into a vast industry.

This concise study follows the journey from paddock to product, showing how wool drives work, communities, and life across the red country. It blends vivid scenes with practical context, helping readers understand the people behind the wool.

From the people who tend the land to the workers in bustling mills, the book paints a textured portrait of Australian life tied to a single traditional industry. It dwells on the land, climate, and tools that turn sheep into cloth, while also exploring the characters and communities that form around this enduring trade.

• See how a wool-based economy shapes towns, work, and daily routines.
• Meet the diverse people—from bush workers to machinists—who keep the industry moving.
• Understand the stages of wool production, from breeding to finished fabrics.
• Explore the cultural and historical context that makes the wool industry central to Australian life.

Ideal for readers of Australian history, labor life, and economic development, this edition offers a grounded look at a defining industry.