Publisher's Synopsis
On The Track is a novel written by Henry Lawson, an Australian writer and poet. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named Jack Mitchell, who leaves his rural hometown to seek work and adventure in the bustling city of Sydney. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including swindlers, gamblers, and prostitutes, and experiences the harsh realities of life on the road.The novel is a vivid portrayal of the Australian bush and the struggles of its people, with Lawson's signature style of using colloquial language and vivid descriptions to bring the characters and settings to life. The book also explores themes of class, poverty, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing society.Overall, On The Track is a classic piece of Australian literature that offers a compelling and authentic glimpse into the country's past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, culture, and literature.. Besides, extended time was expiring, and the contractors were in a hurry to complete the line. But the Government inspector was a reserved man who poked round on his independent own and appeared in lonely spots at unexpected times -- with apparently no definite object in life -- like a grey kangaroo bothered by a new wire fence, but unsuspicious of the presence of humans. He wore a grey suit, rode, or mostly led, an ashen-grey horse; the grass was long and grey, so he was seldom spotted until he was well within the horizon and bearing leisurely down on a party of sub-contractors, leading his horse.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.
