An enchanting memoir; Lonely For My Land is set in the toughest of landscapes but is rich with loving memories. The Leslie family pioneered their pastoral property in the Pilbara district of Western Australia from 1929 to 1966. Theirs is a story of extreme isolation, incredibly hard work and genteel country hospitality.
Tish recalls the reality of her family’s existence: managing supplies, doing battle with the elements, co-existing with the native people, anticipating Japanese bombs and travelling five days on dirt roads to holiday in Perth.
Tish recalls the reality of her family’s existence: managing supplies, doing battle with the elements, co-existing with the native people, anticipating Japanese bombs and travelling five days on dirt roads to holiday in Perth.
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“...it was an excellent commentary on the times and a tribute to those many men who had such vision for the future and such love for this unique country..”
BW“...thanks to you – I had the most restful week at Noosa ‘buried’ in your wonderful book – so sad when I turned the last page...”
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