The First Shearing (1904)

By Marie Batterham Lindesay

Book Overview

The First Shearing is a novel written by Marie Batterham Lindesay and published in 1904. The story is set in rural Australia and follows the life of a young woman named Bessie, who is the daughter of a sheep farmer. Bessie dreams of leaving her small town and pursuing a career as a singer, but her father is determined to keep her on the farm and marry her off to a local farmer.As the novel progresses, Bessie struggles to balance her own desires with her father's expectations. She also faces challenges in the form of drought, bushfires, and a devastating flood that threatens to destroy her family's livelihood. Along the way, Bessie falls in love with a young man named Jack, who shares her passion for music and supports her dreams.The First Shearing explores themes of love, family, and the struggle to find one's own path in life. It also provides a vivid portrayal of rural Australian life in the early 20th century, with descriptions of shearing sheds, stockyards, and the harsh realities of farming in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Overall, The First Shearing is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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: 1164908014
• ISBN13: 9781164908012
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"