Homes On The Range A History Of The Townships And Campsites

History Australiana Local & Regional History

Frank Rodwell’s Homes on the Range traces the forgotten townships and campsites that once dotted Australia’s pastoral frontiers, blending local history with the practical story of how settlers built, lived and moved on. This 2009 Australian softcover packs 104 pages of regional maps, archival snippets and first-hand accounts into a compact trade paperback ideal for history buffs, campers and collectors alike.

The author’s neat signature and a short personalised inscription appear on the half-title page, adding provenance for collectors of signed Australiana. A slight scuff to the publication page and its facing leaf is the only cosmetic note; every other page is crisp, unmarked and tightly bound, free of smoke or storage odours.

With its focus on construction, geography and bush ingenuity, the book sits comfortably across genres from engineering to camping guides while remaining accessible to both young adults and seasoned researchers. Copies bearing Rodwell’s autograph seldom surface on the secondary market, making this gently read example a welcome find for anyone building a library of Australian settlement history.