Brian Penton (40 results)

Board book. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator).

Condition: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Penton Overseas Inc Pub Date: 2/1/2006 Binding: Board book Pages: 16 first edition. Byers, Brian (illustrator).

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Brdbk. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator). …

Condition: Good. Brdbk. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Byers, Brian; Byers, Elaine (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Brian Robertson (illustrator).

Paper Back. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Included. X-Library book. Standard wear to cover and typical library markings. Includes dust jacket. 100% Money Back Guarantee!!.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. very good hardcover with no dust jacket. 1935.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Corner of the endpaper is clipped, some rubbing on the cover.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. pp.xii+360. 19.5cm. Hard cover in dust jacket. Two small holes in the jacket and slight edge wear. A very good clean copy. (Novel, originally published in 1934. Pioneering Queensland in the 1840s).

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDUsed; good published NY 1935 no dust jacket. Library stamp and prior owner name in ink. First edition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 484 pages. 8.27x5.85x1.21 inches. In Stock.

496pp. 8vo. Original cloth.with some wear and fading, a very good copy. First Australian editon, . Fiction set in Queensland in the 1840's.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. HB Fair A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. Still tightly bound. Foxing in line with age. See photographs. Previous owners details on front endpaper. A rare find.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. xii, 360pp. Brown cloth in jacket. Rear flap fold rubbed, several very short tears to jacket, prev ownername on front free endpaper. A nice copy of the novel set in Queensland. The first edition was published in 1934. Size: 8vo.…

1st edition stiff wrappers Very Good small octavo 92pp., A Subversive Note on National Pride, Patriotism, and Other Forms of Respectable Ostrichism in Australia.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good.

Hardback. Brian Penton, Angus and Robertson. Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsA landmark of Australian historical fiction, Land-Takers chronicles the brutal and unrelenting struggle of Derek Cabell, a young English immigrant who arrives in colonial Queensland in the 1840s determined to carve out a pastoral empire from the untamed wilderness. Penton's narrative unflinchingly details the violence, moral compromise, and raw ambition required to seize and hold land in a frontier society where survival demands ruthlessness. The novel presents a deliberately unsentimental portrait of the pioneering era, stripping away the romantic mythology of Australian settlement to expose the greed and savagery that underpinned it. Written in a stark, muscular prose style, it stands as the first volume of Penton's Landtakers trilogy and remains a provocative and enduring work of Australian literature that refuses to glorify its deeply flawed protagonist. Hardback.…

Hardback. Brian Penton, Angus & Robertson . Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Worn boards with marks. Faded and dull spine. Bumped and frayed corners. Binding fragile. Cracked hinges. Foxing on prelims. Clean text. A landmark of Australian historical fiction, Inheritors chronicles the brutal and unrelenting struggle of the Cabell family as they carve out a life on the Queensland frontier during the nineteenth century. Brian Penton's unflinching narrative presents the moral and psychological cost of colonization, tracing how ambition, greed, and violence corrupt successive generations who fight to claim and hold the land. Written with raw, unsentimental power, the novel argues that the founding of colonial Australia was not a heroic enterprise but a savage one, built on exploitation and moral compromise. Penton illustrates the tension between civilization and barbarism with vivid, often disturbing prose that refuses to romanticize the pioneer experience. A bold and provocative work, Inheritors stands as a defining critique of the Australian colonial myth and remains essential reading for those drawn to serious, unflinching historical literature. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Burgundy binding, gold title. 360 pages. Internally spotless. A very nice clean, tight, straight 1st edition. Appears unread. Scan on request.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First UK edition. Red title on green cloth boards which are clean and unmarked although there is very light fading to spine. Internally very clean and unmarked. The Australian author and journalist's novel of mid 19th century Australia and the Moreton Bay Irish immigrant settlement. **** NOT EX LIB **** D4B Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardback. Brian Penton, THE ENDEAVOUR PRESS. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spineSet against the rugged backdrop of early Australian settlement, Landtakers chronicles the arduous journey of a young couple as they endeavor to carve out a life in a harsh, untamed land. This historical saga vividly portrays the struggles, triumphs, and moral compromises inherent in pioneering life, capturing the raw essence of human resilience and ambition. Penton masterfully illustrates the profound impact of the environment on character, presenting a compelling narrative filled with both brutal realism and moments of tender humanity. The novel argues for a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who forged a new society, detailing their relentless battle against nature and their own inner demons. It is a powerful and unflinching account of a foundational period, offering a rich tapestry of colonial experience. Hardback.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century penal settlements in Australia, this book is an engrossing saga of diverse characters, their relentless struggles for survival, and the clash between their individual ambitions and the harsh reality of their unforgiving surroundings. The central figure, Derek Cabell, is a young Englishman whose disinheritance and exile to the penal colony bring him face-to-face with the grim realities of his struggles for survival and personal fulfillment. His tale illuminates the brutality and violence of the colonial era, the struggle of man versus the system and against the land itself, and the complex interplay of human emotions in the face of adversity and loss. Throughout, the author explores profound themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring power of hope amidst despair. 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.…

496pp. 8vo. Original cloth. Bookplate on front pastedown. Very good. First editon, SIGNED and inscribed. Fiction set in Queensland in the 1840's.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A very good copy, reprint of 1934 edition, digital photos available. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.