{"title":"Aeneas Gunn","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeneas Gunn, a distinguished author renowned for her contribution to Australian literature, offers readers a captivating glimpse into the rugged beauty and vibrant culture of the Australian outback in the early 20th century. Her works, most notably \u003cem\u003eWe Of The Never-Never\u003c\/em\u003e, draw from her personal experiences, providing a heartfelt and vivid portrayal of life in the remote Northern Territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these writings, Gunn combines her talent for storytelling with her rich experiences, offering a rare, firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by those living in one of the world's last great frontiers. The books in this collection not only serve as compelling biographical and memoir pieces but also as precious historical documents that capture a unique moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Gunn's vivid prose and endearing narrative style, readers are transported to a world where vast landscapes meet complex human stories. This collection is an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the cultural tapestry and geographic splendour of Australia through the eyes of a pioneering woman writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-of-the-never-never-by-aeneas-gunn-9781741667622","title":"We Of The Never-Never","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1902, newly-married Jeannie Gunn (Mrs Aeneas Gunn) left the security and comfort of her Melbourne home to travel to the depths of the Northern Territory, where her husband had been appointed manager of The Elsey, a large cattle station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the very few white women in the area, she was at first resented by people on and around the station, till her warmth and spirit won their affection and respect. She had an unerring ear and eye for the sounds and sights of the country; and this is her moving and simple account of her life amidst the beauty and cruelty of the land, and the isolation and loneliness – together with the comradeship and kindness of those around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe favourite of generations of Australians since it was first published in 1908, \u003cem\u003eWe of the Never-Never\u003c\/em\u003e can truly be called a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380324454636,"sku":"9781741667622","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2577903482808.jpg?v=1744854505"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/aeneas-gunn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}