Old Tales Of A Young Country (1871)

Old Tales Of A Young Country is a book written by Marcus Clarke and published in 1871. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the early days of Australia, a young country that was still in the process of developing its own identity. The stories are based on real-life events and people, and they provide a glimpse into the challenges and struggles faced by the early settlers of Australia. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Australian life. The first part deals with the exploration of the continent, the second part with the convict system, and the third part with the gold rush. The stories are written in a vivid and engaging style, and they provide a fascinating insight into the history of Australia. Overall, Old Tales Of A Young Country is a valuable contribution to Australian literature and an important historical document that captures the spirit of a young and vibrant nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.