Diary Of A Welsh Swagman 1869-1894

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Diary of a Welsh Swagman 1869-1894 by Willams Evans invites readers into the rugged world of a nineteenth-century itinerant worker as he roams the Victorian goldfields and outback sheep stations. This illustrated Australian classic blends biography, travelogue and social history to show how one Welsh migrant lived by his wits and swag.

First-hand diary entries capture bush camps, dusty tracks and lively bush pubs, while Evans’ commentary links the wanderer’s fortunes to larger themes of colonial identity, class and survival. Geography, culture and art intersect on every page, making the book a vivid primer for students of Australian history or anyone curious about life on the move.

Sun Australia’s 1993 vintage paperback presents 216 pages of photographs, maps and sketches that amplify the storyteller’s voice. Light cover wear and a faint watermark to the top edge of the first four pages do not obscure text or images; the binding remains tight and perfectly readable.

An engaging, accessible slice of Australiana for young adults and adults alike, this copy is ready for backpacks, bookshelves or classroom discussion. Add it to your collection and travel the nineteenth-century bush without leaving your armchair.