The Pioneers
Gelesen von Kirsty Leishman
Katharine S. Prichard
(4,529 Sterne; 17 Bewertungen)
The Pioneers is set against the background of pioneering life in the Gippsland region of Victoria in pre-Federation Australia. Mary and Donald Cameron are free-settlers who make a home in the wilderness and grow a prosperous cattle operation that establishes their position as prominent members of the new settlement.
At first, the novel privileges Mary’s perspective as she encounters escaped convicts, bush fires, and raising a son in a remote community. Later, it follows her son, Davey, as he struggles for independence against his father’s harsh authority. Davey encounters further obstacles in the figure of local hotel owner, Thad McNab, who is determined that Davey’s childhood sweetheart, Deirdre, should be his own bride. (Summary by kirstyl) (8 hr 17 min)
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A wonderful historical fiction beautifully read!
WellReadRaven
(5 Sterne)
This was the best of Librivox, A wonderful story, well-crafted and beautifully well read. Thank you so much! Regarding the actual storyline it wasn’t particularly tantalizing but it was very interesting to hear about historical Australia and early pioneer life and the story was interesting enough. The Reader was very engaging and the story sweet enough.
Desirae Hay
(4 Sterne)
Being a person who loves history and romance. I enjoyed the story. The beginning dragged on a bit but the story got better as it went on. I loved how authentic it sounded read by this reader’s accent.
wonderfully Iread and a great story .
brian
(5 Sterne)
wonderfully read and a great story
Luke Golledge
(5 Sterne)
good book, great job from the reader