{"product_id":"1939-in-ben-boyds-day-by-will-lawson-antique-1st-ed-australian-history-book","title":"1939 In Ben Boyd's Day by Will Lawson Antique 1st Ed Australian History Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1939 In Ben Boyd's Day by Will Lawson Antique 1st Ed Australian History Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        In Ben Boyd's Day\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        By Will Lawson\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n        Published by New Century Press Pty Ltd: Sydney 1939 1st Edition\n       \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e\n         In Original Unclipped Dust Jacket\n        \u003c\/strong\u003e\n       \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        \"In Ben Boyd's Day is one of Will Lawson's finest historical novels, blending carefully researched Australian history with an engaging fictional narrative centred on the remarkable and controversial colonial entrepreneur Benjamin Boyd. Set during the formative years of the colony of New South Wales in the 1840s, the novel follows Boyd's ambitious ventures in pastoralism, shipping and whaling while recreating the hardships, opportunities and social tensions of early European settlement. As Lawson explains in his author's note, the historical facts remain faithful to the known record, with fictional elements woven into the story to illuminate Boyd's character, vision and ultimate tragedy.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         Lawson brings nineteenth-century Australia vividly to life through detailed descriptions of coastal settlements, sailing ships, frontier stations and the demanding realities of colonial enterprise. Boyd emerges as an energetic and charismatic figure whose bold ambitions often placed him ahead of his time, while the novel also explores the personal relationships, rivalries and setbacks that shaped his remarkable career. Rich in maritime adventure and historical atmosphere, In Ben Boyd's Day offers readers both an entertaining novel and a thoughtful portrait of one of Australia's most fascinating colonial personalities. It remains one of Lawson's most accomplished works and reflects his lifelong fascination with Australian maritime and pioneering history.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         Published by New Century Press Pty. Ltd., Sydney, in 1939, this is the desirable first edition, preserved in its original unclipped illustrated dust jacket, a feature seldom encountered due to the fragility of wartime-era jackets. Written by celebrated Australian author, bush poet and maritime historian Will Lawson, whose works include When Cobb \u0026amp; Co. Was King, this volume occupies an important place in Australian historical fiction, combining literary merit with enduring collector appeal. Well-preserved first editions retaining their original dust jackets are increasingly scarce and are highly sought after by collectors of Australian literature, maritime history and colonial Australiana.\"\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        General wear to unclipped dustjacket protected with a clear plastic sleeve as shown. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented aside from light foxing to endpapers. A nice 1st edition copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     Size 19cm x 13cm x 3cm - 255 Pages\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47631854567563,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/5bf5c1d9-d5f2-465c-85b2-3f1dfe2826ac.jpg?v=1782377639","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1939-in-ben-boyds-day-by-will-lawson-antique-1st-ed-australian-history-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}