Beyond the Black Stump.
by Shute, Nevil
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London::: William Heinemann,,, 1956... First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Fine tight copy in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with just a hint of wear to the spine. If somewhere is 'beyond the black stump' it means it is in the deepest darkest wilds of the Australian outback. This is the sun-baked setting for Nevil Shute's novel of a romance that is tested by the differences between two young people's home lives. Stanton Laird is sent from his small town in America to work in a remote outpost in Western Australia. While out there he befriends the unconventional Regan family and falls in love with the daughter Mollie. However, when Mollie travels to America to visit him the couple realise that their differences in background make their plans for a future together hard to realise.
Synopsis
Beyond the Black Stump is a novel by British author Nevil Shute. It was first published in the UK by William Heinemann Ltd in 1956. If somewhere is 'beyond the black stump' it means it is in the deepest darkest wilds of the Australian outback. This is the sun-baked setting for Nevil Shute's novel of a romance that is tested by the differences between two young people's home lives. Stanton Laird is sent from his small town in America to work in a remote outpost in Western Australia. While out there he befriends the unconventional Regan family and falls in love with the daughter Mollie. However, when Mollie travels to America to visit him the couple realize that their differences in background make their plans for a future together hard to realize.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gregor Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24431
- Title
- Beyond the Black Stump.
- Author
- Shute, Nevil
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Printing of the First UK Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann,,
- Place of Publication
- London::
- Date Published
- 1956..
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Literature
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