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Ten Creeks Run

Ten Creeks Run

Franklin, Miles

Paperback

Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 9375364437
ISBN13: 9789375364436
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A river winds through the bush, its quiet persistence mirroring the lives of those who settle its banks, where hardship and hope are never far apart. In the heart of rural Australia, a pioneering family faces the relentless demands of the land, forging bonds and identities amid the tangled creeks, the scent of eucalyptus, and the ever-present hush of early twentieth-century isolation. Here, the settler experience is rendered with rare intimacy, capturing both the grit and grace of daily survival as generations grapple with the shifting currents of fortune and the silent, shaping power of country. This is a story steeped in the rhythms of bush life, where every season brings fresh challenges and small triumphs. The nuanced portrayal of Australian social history unfolds through the eyes of women and men whose lives are shaped by the unforgiving landscape and the quiet revolutions of family and community. The narrative weaves together the coming of age of its younger characters with the enduring legacies of those who came before, offering a portrait both personal and panoramic. The writing, marked by a deep sense of place and time, stands as a testament to the unique voice of Australian women writers and to the broader tradition of the Australian historical novel. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to the authenticity of pioneering life stories and the layered complexities of an Australian family saga, this work remains an evocative and significant contribution to the literature of a nation.

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