 First edition | |
| Author | D'Arcy Niland |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Angus & Robertson |
Publication date | 1957 |
| Pages | 255 pp |
| Preceded by | The Shiralee |
| Followed by | The Big Smoke |
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