c1900 The Little Larrikin by Ethel Turner Antique Australian Fiction Book

The Little Larrikin

By Ethel Turner

Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited: London c1900 3rd Edition

"Ethel Turner (24 January 1870 - 8 April 1958) was an English-born Australian novelist and children's literature writer. Her best-known work is her first novel, Seven Little Australians (1894), which is widely considered a classic of Australian children's literature and was an instant hit both in Australia and overseas. It is about a family of seven children growing up in Australia. The book, together with its sequels The Family at Misrule (1895) and Little Mother Meg (1902) deal with the lives of the Woolcot family, particularly with its seven mischievous and rebellious children, in 1880s Australia. A companion to "Seven Little Australians", Judy and Punch was published in 1928. Like her stepfather, the character of Captain Woolcot was a widower with six children. The book was made into a feature film in Australia in 1939 and a UK television series in 1953. A 10-episode television series was made in 1973 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation."

Heavy fading and wear to cover. Inside hinges split and boards wobbly but secure. One page cluster becoming loose with relaxed binding. The odd spot here and there otherwise pages clean. One loose plate as shown. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.