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The narrative follows Patsy, a poor Irish boy who immigrates to Australia at seventeen and strikes gold, ultimately establishing a pastoral empire in the outback. His lifelong dream of riding a fine horse evolves as he becomes a leading horse breeder, selecting the finest thoroughbreds. This adaptation for young readers draws from historical letters and documents discovered by his granddaughter, Mary, offering a vivid portrayal of Patsy's life, complemented by illustrations from his sister, Elizabeth, from the original 1963 edition.
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To Ride a Fine Horse, Mary Durack
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- To Ride a Fine Horse
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Durack
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9781743312117
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative follows Patsy, a poor Irish boy who immigrates to Australia at seventeen and strikes gold, ultimately establishing a pastoral empire in the outback. His lifelong dream of riding a fine horse evolves as he becomes a leading horse breeder, selecting the finest thoroughbreds. This adaptation for young readers draws from historical letters and documents discovered by his granddaughter, Mary, offering a vivid portrayal of Patsy's life, complemented by illustrations from his sister, Elizabeth, from the original 1963 edition.