BACK TO BILLABONG   by  Mary Grant Bruce Part Of The  Billabong Series ___________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS BOOK Mary Grant Bruce (24 May 1878 – 2 July 1958), also known as Minnie Bruce, was an Australian children's author and journalist. While all her thirty-seven books enjoyed popular success in Australia and overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom, she was most famous for the Billabong series, focussing on the adventures of the Linton family on Billabong Station in Victoria and in England and Ireland during World War I Her writing was considered influential in forming concepts of Australian national identity, especially in relation to visions of the Bush. It was characterised by fierce patriotism, vivid descriptions of the beauties and dangers of the Australian landscape, and humorous, colloquial dialogue celebrating the art of yarning. Her books were also notable and influential through championing of what Bruce held up as the quintessentially Australian Bush values of independence, hard physical labour (for women and children as well as men), mate-ship, the ANZAC spirit and Bush hospitality against more decadent, self-centred or stolid urban and British values. Her books simultaneously celebrated and mourned the gradual settlement, clearing and development of the Australian wilderness by Europeans. Hardback in very good condition. The book block is stitched, tight, square and well bound with no noticeable printing / publishing imperfections.  A little foxing on outside edges. The dust Jacket is creased on the front and worn at extremities. The  pictures listed are of the actual book and form part of our sale description - so don’t miss the opportunity to check them out! Please check pictures and don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries!   156