Ends of The Earth

By: Gaunt, Mary

A battered mail coach rattles across the red heart of the Australian outback, its passengers braced against the relentless sun and the unknown dangers that lie beyond the horizon. In this gripping tale of colonial era adventure, a woman defies convention and embarks on a journey to the remote lands at the edge of settled civilisation, where every mile travelled is a test of courage and resolve. The harsh beauty of the landscape, with its gold rush settlements and unforgiving wilderness, forms a backdrop for a narrative that pulses with tension and discovery. With the keen eye of a pioneering woman and the spirit of an explorer, the story captures the extraordinary challenges faced by those who dared to traverse the continent's wild frontiers. Rich in atmosphere, it draws the reader into the world of early twentieth century fiction, where the stakes are as high as the sunburnt sky and the promise of fortune or disaster hangs in the balance. The narrative is imbued with the grit and determination of women explorers, whose stories have too often been left untold. Through the lens of a female travel narrative, the novel explores the shifting boundaries of society, gender, and ambition, set against the drama of the outback journey. Collectors and general readers alike will find themselves transported to a time when the Australian exploration novel was both a feat of imagination and a reflection of lived experience. The prose is finely wrought, evoking the dust, heat, and hope of a continent in flux, and offering a rare glimpse into the world of gold rush adventure and pioneering women fiction. For those drawn to stories of the Australian frontier, this is a remote lands adventure that lingers long after the last page. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375366928
• ISBN13: 9789375366928
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"