{"product_id":"along-the-tracks-of-cobb-hazel-t-johnson-9780645975994","title":"Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days !: Amusing Anecdotes \u0026 Tales of Grit and Graft","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the \u003cstrong\u003eramping, roaring days \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen the Royal Mail was delivered by the legendary Cobb and Co. \"\u003cem\u003eOh, they were good days-rough days, quart pot days, damper days, perhaps-but still, they were big, brave, generous days\", \u003c\/em\u003eas Henry Lawson so aptly put it. \u003cstrong\u003eDays when the world was wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and adventure beckoned at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in an array of \u003cstrong\u003eamusing anecdotes and unforgettable tales \u003c\/strong\u003ethat embody the grit \u0026amp; graft of the age. Let the romance and poetic charm of those times sweep you away, breathing life into the spirit and stories of a bygone era. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey that begins with the infamous \u003cstrong\u003e'snake in the trousers' \u003c\/strong\u003etale-a legend that never fails to stir a chuckle. Venture through the extraordinary courage of \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Mary Jinks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mother of twelve who faced every challenge with unshakable resolve, and the unfortunate demise of swagman T\u003cstrong\u003eom McBride\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traverse deep, untamed creeks and billabongs-formidable obstacles that tested even the most hardened traveller. Relive the tense \u003cstrong\u003e'Bail up!' \u003c\/strong\u003emoments experienced by Cobb and Co. coach driver Palmer, who wisely understood the perils of facing bushrangers, during the era spanning \u003cstrong\u003e1854 to 1924.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough countless anecdotes, these stories illuminate the true spirit of the pioneers-their \u003cstrong\u003ehard work, resilience, and boundless grit\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaping the fabric of early Australia. Every tale offers a glimpse into an era where \u003cstrong\u003edetermination, unyielding courage, and a hearty sense \u003c\/strong\u003eof humour flourished ... \"\u003cem\u003eWhat would you like-lamb, ram, sheep, or mutton?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hazel T. Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0645975990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780645975994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hazel Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.30d","brand":"Hazel T. Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48175734096127,"sku":"9780645975994","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7d11bba-63e2-4d73-a4f0-e3625036ea77.jpg?v=1771335574","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/along-the-tracks-of-cobb-hazel-t-johnson-9780645975994","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}