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1921 My Inland Island by George Sargant Antique Australian History Book 1st Ed

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1921 My Inland Island by George Sargant Antique Australian History Book 1st Ed

My Inland Island
By George Sargant
Illustrations by W.H. Taylor (Late A.I.F.)
Published by Wyatt And Watts: Melbourne 1921 1st Edition

" My Inland Island by George Sargant, first published in Melbourne in 1921 by Wyatt and Watts, is a lightly fictionalised, semi-autobiographical Australian novel that reflects the dislocation and quiet introspection of the post-First World War years. Drawing on Sargant's own experiences and sensibilities, the narrative follows a small group of men retreating from conventional society into a self-contained world of reflection, camaraderie, and understated adventure. The tone is gently ironic and observant, capturing both the absurdities and the quiet melancholy of men shaped by war, ill-health, and a general weariness with modern life, all rendered through crisp, restrained prose typical of early twentieth-century Australian writing.

Illustrated throughout by W. H. Taylor (late A.I.F.), the book is enriched by evocative black-and-white plates that complement the text and firmly anchor it in its historical moment. Sargant, also known for The Sweet Heart of the Bush and The Winding Track, offers here a subtle portrait of Australian masculinity and introspection rather than overt bush heroics, making the work an intriguing counterpoint to more robust nationalist narratives of the period. This first edition is particularly appealing to collectors of early Australian literature, WWI-era cultural works, and readers interested in reflective, character-driven Australian fiction of the interwar years. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent 1st Edition copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 4.5cm - 329 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent 1st Edition copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: George Sargant
Publisher: Wyatt And Watts: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1921
Sub-subject: Australian History