y separately published work icon Yarragongartha : Stirling Castle and Yarragongartha selected work   children's fiction   historical fiction   children's  
Is part of The Firkins Memorial Series 1929 series - author
Issue Details: First known date: 1930... 1930 Yarragongartha : Stirling Castle and Yarragongartha
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'The two stories in this book are true. The first tells of the wreck of the brig Stirling Castle in 1836, and gives an exciting and truthful account of the adventures of the captain and crew. The second story describes the attack made by aboriginal warriors in 1874 upon Barrow Creek Telegraph Station, a lonely link the great chain of telegraph stations connecting Adelaide with Darwin.' (Title page)

Notes

  • Dedication: 'Affectionately dedicated to the memory of William Arthur Firkins, who, leaving behind an abiding sweet influence of his sincere young life, was accounted worthy of the Higher Life at an early age.'
  • Book two of The Firkins Memorial Series.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:E. H. Earnshaw , 1930 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Stirling Castle, E. H. Earnshaw , single work children's fiction children's historical fiction (p. 12-21)
Yarragongartha, E. H. Earnshaw , single work children's fiction children's historical fiction (p. 27-45)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Alternative title: Yarragongartha : A Complete Story : Sydney Cove in the Days of the Brave Pioneers : Pioneers of Australia by Sea and Land : A Book of Historical Interest to Both Adults and Children
    • Sydney, New South Wales,: E. H. Earnshaw , 1930 .
      Printed by William Brooks
      Extent: 48p.
      Description: illus.
      Note/s:
      • Illustrations from Tyrrell's Museum of Antiques, Books and Curios, Sydney.
      • Foreword by the author.
      • Preface by W. W. Thorpe, Ethnologist, The Australian Museum, Sydney.
      • Includes introductory section including an unattributed poem 'The Pioneers'.
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