Kings in Grass Castles
Kings in Grass Castles by Mary Durack, published by Bantam Books in 1997, is a detailed exploration of the Durack family’s pioneering legacy in Australia. Spanning 411 pages, this work recounts the journey of Patrick Durack, who emigrated from Western Ireland in 1853 to establish a cattle empire. Through a blend of biography and personal memoir, Durack reconstructs her family’s saga, highlighting the adventurous spirit and resilience of her ancestors.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by the Durack family as they navigated the vast Australian landscape. The book encompasses themes of history and adventure, providing insight into the lives of those who shaped pastoral Australia. With its rich storytelling, Kings in Grass Castles serves as both a tribute to family heritage and a reflection on the broader historical context of Australia and New Zealand.
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When Patrick Durack left Western Ireland for Australia in 1853, he was to found a pioneering dynasty and build a cattle empire across the great stretches of Australia. With a profound sense of family history, his grand-daughter, Mary Durack has reconstructed the Durack saga– a story of intrepid men and ground-breaking adventure. ‘The best saga of pastoral Australia ever published… hard to describe without superlatives… in a hundred years the book will still be a classic.’ Meanjin Dame Mary Durack Miller DBE OBE was born to the heritage of a pioneering family. Long recognised as one of Australia’s great literary figures, she wrote 15 books, short stories, poetry, plays and film scripts. At the time of her death in 1994 she was working with producer Paul Barron on the screen adaptation of KINGS IN GRASS CASTLES.
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