Outback Penguin: Richard Lane's Barwell Diaries

Discover 'Outback Penguin: Richard Lane's Barwell Diaries,' a captivating exploration of life as a boy migrant in rural South Australia. This remarkable memoir, penned by Richard Lane, co-founder of Penguin Books, chronicles his heartfelt journey after moving to Australia in 1922. Dive into the rich narrative that captures the essence of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme and witness the transformation of a young teenager navigating love, loss, and the challenges of settling into a new land. Lane's authentic reflections offer valuable insights into the child migrant experience and present a unique social record of 20th-century Australia. Accompanied by a foreword from esteemed historian Geoffrey Blainey, this book is not just a memoir; it is a significant historical document that sheds light on rural life and the entrepreneurial spirit that birthed a publishing icon. Perfect for history buffs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Australian heritage, 'Outback Penguin: Richard Lane's Barwell Diaries' is a must-have addition to your collection. Experience this moving account today, available in a brand new format with 448 pages of engaging storytelling. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order from Smartfox NZ. Note: Combined shipping is not available for this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958172
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 448


Description:
Richard Lane was one of three brothers who founded Penguin Books in 1935. But like all great stories, his life didn't start there.

After sailing to Adelaide in 1922, Richard began work as a boy migrant - a farm apprentice living in rural South Australia as part of the 'Barwell Boys' scheme.

In Australia, he deepened his appreciation for literature, and understood how important it was to make good writing widely accessible.

Richard's diaries - the honest and moving words of a teenager, so very far away from home - capture vividly his life and loves; the characters he met; the land he worked; the families he depended on; and his coming of age in a new land.

A remarkable social record and one of the best first-hand accounts of the child migrant experience, the diaries also capture the ideas and the entrepreneurship that led to the founding of the twentieth century's most famous publishing house.

With a foreword by eminent Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey, Richard Lane's diaries are an important document for the history of rural Australia and global publishing

'One of the most revealing stories yet written about rural life in Australia.' Geoffrey Blainey


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