Harry Heathcote of Gangoil: A Tale of Australian Bush Life: v. 35 (Penguin Trollope S.) - Softcover

Trollope, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140438351 ISBN 13: 9780140438352

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1993

Synopsis

Set entirely in Australia, this Christmas story by Trollope reflects the author's readiness to diverge from the familiar paths that were most congenial to him and to his readership.

About this title

About the Author:

Anthony Trollope (1815-82) was one of the most widely enjoyed and prolific novelists of the nineteenth century. His books include the great Chronicles of Barsetshire, of which Barchester Towers is the second volume. Trollope worked for the Post Office for much of his adult life, combining postal and literary business as he travelled around the British Empire. He has been credited with the creation of the distinctive British pillar box.

From the Back Cover:

This book deals with the problems facing a young sheep-farmer, or 'squatter', in outback Australia. Its hero is modelled on Trollope's younger son Frederic, who had lived in Australia since 1865. Using the conventions of the Christmas story, established by Dickens in the 1840's, the novel shows Harry Heathcote thwarting the envious ex-convict neighbours who harbour his disgruntled former employees, and who attempt to set fire to his pastures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0140438351
• ISBN 13: 9780140438352
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320