A Backblocker's Pleasure Trip
Journey into the Australian Outback: An Exploration of Landscape and CultureBy Edward S. Sorenson
Length7h 31m
About this audiobook
In "A Backblocker's Pleasure Trip," Edward S. Sorenson embarks on a captivating journey through the Australian wilderness, weaving together personal anecdotes with a rich tapestry of natural history. His prose is laced with vivid imagery that brings to life the diverse landscapes and wildlife encountered during his travels. Sorenson's literary style is characterized by a blend of humor and introspective reflection, rooted in the early 20th century'Äôs burgeoning appreciation for naturalism and adventure literature. As part of the broader tradition of outdoor exploration narratives, this work reflects the era's fascination with the untamed corners of Australia and the personal quest for pleasure amid nature's splendor. Edward S. Sorenson, an influential figure in Australian literature, was deeply fascinated by the outdoors and the diverse Australian landscape, which profoundly informs his storytelling. His experiences as a traveller, coupled with his passion for conservation, led him to document the pleasures and perils of exploring remote territories. Sorenson'Äôs perspective is shaped by his respect for indigenous narratives and ecological awareness, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the land and its culture. "A Backblocker's Pleasure Trip" is an essential read for adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural landscape of Australia. Sorenson'Äôs immersive narrative not only entertains but also invites contemplation about humanity'Äôs intricate relationship with nature, making it a profound addition to the canon of travel literature.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length7 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. An Early Start— A Milkmaid of the Interior—A Digger's Home.
22CHAPTER XXII. Going Down to Build the Federal Capital—Heroes of the Camp Fires.
2CHAPTER II. On an Old Diggings.
23CHAPTER XXIII. Tall Fishing on the Murray.
3CHAPTER III. A Lost Coach—The Mail Girl—"Returning Exiles."
24CHAPTER XXIV. The Overseer Tries to Have Forty Winks—No Respect for Luggage—Rural Charm—The Tent-Dwellers of Ballarat.
4CHAPTER IV. Social Life in the Backblocks.
25CHAPTER XXV. In Canvas Houses.
5CHAPTER V. The Home of the Duststorm—The North West Plains—"Looking for Thunder Storms"—Some Notable Waterholes.
26CHAPTER XXVI. In the Smoker.
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6CHAPTER VI. The Advent of the Overseer—Yarns by the Way.
27CHAPTER XXVII. A Good Hand at Cards—Melbourne—Seeing the Duke.
7CHAPTER VII. The Land of Tanks.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. Hawkers.
8CHAPTER VIII. Women of the West.
29CHAPTER XXIX. An Unpleasant Attachment—Armed and Feathered Women.
9CHAPTER IX. Glimpses of Lonely Lives.
30CHAPTER XXX. Giant Trees—A Day on a New Selection—Glenrowan and Wodonga.
10CHAPTER X. The Carrier's Wife.
31CHAPTER XXXI. Settler's Homes.
11CHAPTER XI. Wayfarers—Looking for Pyzer—"Bail Up!"—On the Road to Menindie.
32CHAPTER XXXII. On the Track.
12CHAPTER XII. Holidaying on the Darling—The River of Rest.
33CHAPTER XXXIII. Refreshment Stalls—Business Cards and Signs.
13CHAPTER XIII. Bogeying in the Bush.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. Women and the Gun—The Australian Girl.
14CHAPTER XIV. Shopping in Town and Country.
35CHAPTER XXXV The City Girl and the Country Girl.
15CHAPTER XV. Broken Hill.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. Women in the Saddle.
16CHAPTER XVI. Seeing the Country—Lively Company—A Chap From Farrell's Flat.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. "Sydney, the Beautiful."
17CHAPTER XVII. The Romance of Old Squattage Homesteads.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. The Rock and Fence-Rail Artist.
18CHAPTER XVIII. The Altered Bush.
39CHAPTER XXXIX. The Alderman and the Cow.
19CHAPTER XIX. Through the Wheat Areas—The Farm Home—Gossip Along the Line.
40CHAPTER XL. Picnickers.
20CHAPTER XX. When the Bushman Visits the City.
41CHAPTER XLI. The Best Place to Live in When Hard Up.
21CHAPTER XXI. The Suburbanite's Little Garden.
42CHAPTER XLII. "Our Avenue."
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