The Uncounted Cost
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ISBN10: 9375368785
ISBN13: 9789375368786
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 26 2026
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375368786
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 26 2026
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hush falls across the sun-bleached plains, broken only by the distant call of cockatoos and the restless wind in the eucalypts. In the heart of nineteenth-century Australia, amid the raw beauty and silent menace of the bush, the cost of survival weighs heaviest upon those who dare to shape new lives. This is a world where the frontier is both promise and peril, where the dreams of settlers collide with the unforgiving realities of the land, and where every decision can mean the difference between hope and heartbreak. Immersed in the drama of pioneering life, this evocative work captures the struggles and aspirations of those who ventured beyond the edges of the known world. With unflinching honesty, it explores the complexities of the settler experience, from the relentless hardships of outback survival to the fleeting moments of camaraderie and resilience that define the spirit of Australian bush literature. The narrative pulses with the tension of the gold rush era, as fortunes are made and lost, and the vast, untamed landscape becomes both adversary and ally. At its core, the novel is a testament to the endurance and resourcefulness of individuals-especially women-navigating the shifting sands of hope and despair. The author's keen eye for detail and understanding of human nature bring to life the perils and possibilities of the Australian frontier, offering a window into a world shaped by ambition, sacrifice, and the unspoken costs of forging a new existence. The story's atmosphere is thick with the scents and sounds of the bush, its pages alive with the challenges and triumphs of those who dared to dream beneath the southern sky. 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.
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