Such Is Life (Unabridged)
Written by Joseph Furphy
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Crack the whip and join Tom Collins on a dusty odyssey through the heart of 1880s Australia. "Such Is Life" unfolds through his diary entries, weaving tales of bullock drivers, itinerant workers, and the harsh realities of life on the land. Laughter mingles with philosophical musings as Tom encounters both hardship and resilience in the vast Australian landscape. Prepare for a captivating kaleidoscope of stories, where sun-baked plains meet starlit nights, and the search for meaning unfolds under the wide-open sky. Saddle up for an unforgettable journey into the soul of a nation in its formative years.
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