Coomb Desert (1876)

By G W Fitz

Book Overview

Coomb Desert is a novel written by G. W. Fitz and published in 1876. The book is set in the Australian outback, where the harsh and unforgiving landscape serves as a backdrop for the story of a young man named Jack Coomb. Jack is a sheep farmer who is struggling to make a living in the arid and inhospitable desert region.The novel follows Jack as he tries to overcome the challenges of life in the outback, including drought, isolation, and the constant threat of bushfires. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including other farmers, Aboriginal people, and European settlers.As the story unfolds, Jack must confront his own limitations and come to terms with the harsh realities of life in the desert. He also grapples with questions of identity and belonging, as he struggles to reconcile his own sense of self with the expectations of his family and community.Overall, Coomb Desert is a vivid and evocative portrait of life in the Australian outback, and a compelling exploration of the human condition in the face of adversity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166460509
• ISBN13: 9781166460501
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"