Jackson's Track
Memoir of a dreamtime place
Published on 1. November 2012
318 pages
978-1-74343-146-7 (ISBN)
Description
In 1936, at the height of the Great Depression, Daryl Tonkin and his brother Harry head to the bush searching for work and adventure. The following year they set up a timber mill at Jackson's Track-a dreamtime place-in the rich temperate forests of south-eastern Victoria.
An experienced bushman, the 'quiet type', Daryl works to clear the scrub; exploring the land and its ancient people, he unexpectedly falls in love. But Daryl is white and Euphie is black, and neither of them is prepared for the conflict their forbidden love ignites.
This riveting memoir recaptures a community, place and way of life long vanished. It tells of one man's courage to pursue what he knows is right.
An unforgettable true story of joy and tragedy, and of hope in the face of adversity.
'Passion, drama, heartbreak and determination abound' - Australian
'Thought-provoking and timely, this book is a must for anyone hoping to understand Australia's past' - Herald Sun
'A classic of its genre' - Sydney Morning Herald
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Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin
File size
4,48 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-74343-146-7 (9781743431467)
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Daryl Tonkin was born in Essendon in 1918. From the age of thirteen, Daryl and his older brother Harry worked as stockmen and horse breakers, before settling in the great forests of West Gippsland where they established a timber business. Except for a short stint in Toora, Daryl lived and worked at the original property at Jackson's Track until his death in 2008.
Carolyn Landon is an oral historian, and has a Masters degree in biography and life writing from Monash University. She is co-author of Cups with No Handles (2008) with Bette, Gina and Les Boyanton, and co-author with Eileen Harrison of the memoir Black Swan (2011). Her book Jackson's Track Revisited (2006) tells the story behind the original memoir.
Carolyn Landon is an oral historian, and has a Masters degree in biography and life writing from Monash University. She is co-author of Cups with No Handles (2008) with Bette, Gina and Les Boyanton, and co-author with Eileen Harrison of the memoir Black Swan (2011). Her book Jackson's Track Revisited (2006) tells the story behind the original memoir.
