They That Sit In Darkness

""They That Sit In Darkness: A Story Of The Australian Never-Never"" is a novel written by John Mackie and first published in 1897. The book is set in the Australian outback, in a region known as the ""Never-Never"". The story follows a group of settlers who are struggling to survive in this harsh and unforgiving land. The main character, Jack, is a young man who has recently arrived in the Never-Never and is trying to make a life for himself. He meets a group of people who have been living in the region for years, and together they face the challenges of the outback, from droughts and floods to dangerous wildlife and hostile indigenous people. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the clash of cultures, as well as the beauty and brutality of the Australian landscape. Mackie's vivid descriptions of the landscape and his portrayal of the characters' struggles make ""They That Sit In Darkness"" a compelling and memorable read.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.