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Reissue of a 1944 biography of Australian author Joseph Furphy (1843-1912), best-known his classic novel 'Such is Life'. Recounts his childhood near Melbourne, years as bullock driver in western New South Wales, his time at the family foundry at Shepparton, and later years in Perth. Also presents his hopes and ideals. Includes photos, footnotes, sources, author note and index. Franklin (1879-1954) herself was a pioneering Australian novelist, beginning with the autobiographical novel 'My Brilliant Career'. Baker (1861-1953) contributed original research, correspondence and recollections to the book.Franklin, Miles is the author of 'Joseph Furphy : The Legend of a Man and His Book', published 2001 under ISBN 9781875684588 and ISBN 1875684581.
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