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1911 Told In The Dormitory by RG Jennings Antique Australian Fiction Book 1st Ed

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1911 Told In The Dormitory by RG Jennings Antique Australian Fiction Book 1st Ed

Told In The Dormitory
By R.G. Jennings
Published by Thomas C. Lothian: Melbourne 1911
1st Edition

" Jack Halliday, Stockman by Giles Seagram, published in Adelaide in 1905 by Vardon & Pritchard, is an early and evocative example of Australian bush fiction, rooted firmly in the pastoral life of South Australia at the turn of the twentieth century. Presented as "A Story of Australian Bush Life," the novel follows the experiences of Jack Halliday, a young stockman whose character is shaped by hard work, loyalty, and the often unforgiving realities of station life. Seagram writes with a strong sense of place, capturing the rhythms of the bush, the social hierarchies of camp life, and the quiet codes of honour that governed men working vast and isolated landscapes.

The narrative unfolds episodically, drawing the reader into station camps, cattle work, rivalries, and moments of rough humour and conflict, while also touching on themes of ambition, integrity, and personal growth. Seagram balances action with observation, offering insights into relationships between stockmen, overseers, and local characters, as well as the tensions that arise in remote communities. The prose is straightforward and accessible, reflecting the oral storytelling traditions of bush culture rather than literary affectation, and gives the work an authenticity that resonates strongly with its historical setting.

This first edition is enhanced by illustrative plates, including a frontispiece portrait of "Farmer Giles" and additional scenes depicting station life, which add visual context and period character to the text. As an early Adelaide imprint and a scarce example of regional Australian fiction, the book holds particular appeal for collectors of Australian literature, South Australian history, and readers interested in authentic depictions of pastoral life in the pre-Federation and early Commonwealth era. "

General wear and a few marks to covers and spine as shown. Lacks front blank endpaper. Frontis pastedown to half title page as shown with no loss. Binding is decent with no loose pages. Front hinge split and cover wobbly but secure. Pages clean and well presented with light age toning. An nice 1st Edition copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20cm x 14cm x 3.5cm - 237 Pages + Publishers Catalogue

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and a few marks to covers and spine as shown. Lacks front blank endpaper. Frontis pastedown to half title page as shown with no loss. Binding is decent with no loose pages. Front hinge split and cover wobbly but secure. Pages clean and well presented with light age toning. An nice 1st Edition copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: R.G. Jennings
Publisher: Thomas C. Lothian: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1911
Sub-subject: Australian Bush Fiction