Biography & Memoir History Australiana
Ken Crawford’s Pom de Terre: Memoirs of a Jackaroo invites readers onto a remote Australian cattle station where a city-bred teen learns the ropes from weathered stockmen. This illustrated paperback condenses 154 pages of dust, humour, and hard-won bush savvy into a fast, engaging read for adults and young adults alike.
The author recounts mustering on horseback, taming rough country, and the camaraderie that defines station life, giving city dwellers an authentic taste of outback apprenticeship. Each chapter is peppered with Crawford’s own sketches, adding visual charm to the true story without slowing the pace.
Ideal for lovers of Australian history, autobiography, or simply a cracking good yarn, this Memoirs of a Jackaroo instalment slips easily into a daypack or holiday tote. The copy offered is in very good condition from a smoke-free home, ready to ride off to its next reader.
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