True North: The Story of Mary and Elizabeth Durack

Discover the captivating journey of the Durack sisters in *True North: The Story of Mary and Elizabeth Durack*. This engaging biography, penned by esteemed author Brenda Niall, explores the extraordinary lives of Mary and Elizabeth Durack, two sisters who grew up in suburban Perth during the 1920s. Their fascination with their family's pioneering legacy, dating back to the 1880s when their father and grandfather overlanded from Queensland to establish vast cattle stations in Australia's remote Kimberley region, is beautifully chronicled in this compelling narrative.

As the sisters navigate love, war, and the complexities of their intertwined creative careers, they also confront the troubling realities faced by the Indigenous Australians working on the cattle stations. This thought-provoking account offers a unique perspective on Australian history and culture, showcasing the significant impact of the Kimberley landscape on their lives and artistry.

Featuring never-before-seen family letters, unpublished memoirs, and personal diaries, *True North* provides unprecedented insight into a family firmly rooted in Australia's heritage. Spanning the 20th century, this book is not just a biography; it's a story of resilience, creativity, and the deep connection between family and land. Perfect for readers interested in Australian history, Indigenous issues, and personal narratives from the past, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Experience the powerful tale of the Durack sisters and order your copy today. Enjoy FREE shipping with your purchase! Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item and shipping could take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079909
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 304


Description:
Growing up in suburban Perth in the 1920s, the two Durack girls were fascinated by tales of the pioneering past of their father and grandfather overlanding from Queensland in the 1880s and setting up four vast cattle stations in the remote north. A year spent together on the stations in their early twenties ignited in the sisters a lifelong love of the Kimberley, along with a growing unease about the situation of the Aboriginal people employed there. Through war, love affairs, children and eventual old age, the Duracks continued to write and paint - their closely intertwined creative lives always shaped by the enduring power of the Kimberley region. With unprecedented access to hundreds of private family letters, unpublished memoirs, diaries and family papers, Brenda Niall gets to the heart of a uniquely Australian story that spans the twentieth century.

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