Homesteads of the Stony Desert by Howard Pearce Catholicism much loved ‘Queen Mum’ –

much loved ‘Queen Mum’ – and the eventual arrival of great-grandchildren

creasing and small chips and tears

Tom Noon or Noonan (alias “Tom Kelly”

Wyl fears he may become the first of his family to betray the blood oath

once again

Homesteads of the Stony Desert by Howard Pearce Catholicism much loved ‘Queen Mum’ –Homesteads of the Stony Desert by Howard Pearce Rigby, 1978 Black and white photographs throughout, colour photographic plates ISBN 0727009362 Large hardcover, dustjacket Condition: Very Good a little edge and shelf wear with some rubbing and bumping to edges, corners and covers. Dustjacket very good with some rubbing, bumping and chipping to edges and corners (see photographs) From the time Charles Sturt first discovered the Stony Desert in 1845