A highly original study of a unique Australian
way of life. This major social history tells the story of Australia's cattle
industry from the point of view of those who work on the stations, farms, and in
the camps. Drawing on both personal accounts and extensive archival research,
this book is a rich and fascinating history.
Previously overshadowed in the public
imagination by notions of American cowboys and the wild west, this book gives
Australian stockmen the place they so richly deserve in pastoral and Australian
history. From the lonely months on a long cattle drive to the boots they wore
and the places they lived in, this comprehensive work provides a fascinating
insight into a unique way of life.The lives and daily
routines of Australian cattlemen often involved more danger and more intrigue
than those of their American counterparts.
First released in 2000, this title has now been reprinted, and
is available for all to reading about this fascinating way of life.
Contents:
Introduction
The Beginnings
Mustering
Droving
Horses and Breeding
Horsemanship
Saddlery and Harness
Horsebreaking
Draught Animals
Safety and Use of Firearms
Homesteads, Yards and Fences
Rangeland Management
Equipment and Know-how
Epilogue
Notes
Conversion Table
Glossary
Index
