Eucalyptus

By Abbot Kinney, Abbot 1850- Kinney, Abbot 1850- Kinney

Book Overview

Eucalyptus is a novel written by Murray Bail under the pseudonym Abbot Kinney. The story is set in Australia and follows the life of a man named Holland who has a daughter named Ellen. Holland has a unique way of raising his daughter; he tells her stories about the eucalyptus trees that surround their property and promises her hand in marriage to the first man who can correctly name all the species of eucalyptus on their land.As Ellen grows older, many suitors come to try their luck at winning her hand, but none are successful. That is until a man named Mr. Cave arrives and begins to tell Ellen his own stories about the eucalyptus trees. Holland is skeptical of Mr. Cave's intentions, but Ellen is drawn to him and begins to fall in love.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the Australian landscape and the world of eucalyptus trees. The novel explores themes of love, nature, and the power of storytelling.Eucalyptus is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of the Australian landscape and the unique flora and fauna that inhabit it. It is a story about the magic of nature and the power of love to overcome even the most improbable of obstacles.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: 1432687379
• ISBN13: 9781432687373
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"