"Harry Heathcote of Gangoil: A Tale of Australian Bush-Life" by Anthony Trollope is a story set in Queensland, Australia, during the late 1800s, focusing on Harry Heathcote, a young squatter running a sheep station. The narrative introduces Harry as he balances his home life with the difficulties of managing his property, amid rising tensions with his new neighbor, Giles Medlicot. These tensions hint at larger conflicts within the community, and the start of the book highlights the potential fire hazards and economic pressures Harry faces, setting the stage for a story that mixes personal drama with the challenges of survival in the Australian bush. The early atmosphere builds a mix of ambition, isolation, and the constant struggle that comes with building a life in the wilderness.
Harry Heathcote of Gangoil: A Tale of Australian Bush-Life
By Anthony Trollope
In the Australian outback, a sheep farmer faces a fiery struggle against nature and his neighbors, where survival means battling the land and those who threaten his livelihood.
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About the AuthorAnthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.
Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.
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