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A Different Time, One family's journey

A Different Time, One family's journeyaf Susan Cox
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London, 1847. Having fallen from the comforts of wealth and luxury, John Charlesworth and his wife, Catherine, are struggling to support their family through the dark times of poverty and rampant illness. After losing his job and seeking desperately for a way out of their destitution, John reluctantly indentures himself and his family to a wealthy squatter in the distant town of Port Philip, Australia. But their journey is not without its share of hardships...or tragedy. Read the fascinating tale of an immigrant family who, amidst their loneliness in a strange, new country, work hard toward building a better life for themselves, in a different place, in a different time. ABOUT THE AUTHOR-Susan Cox is a school principal and teacher at a Christian school in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Susan, her husband and four children lived in Shelford for seven years, at which time she became fascinated with the history of Victoria and began the idea for her book. Susan is currently working on her second novel. Visit the website at: www.adifferenttime.com.au

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781608602063
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 160
  • Udgivet:
  • 3. august 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 157x14x235 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 422 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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London, 1847. Having fallen from the comforts of wealth and luxury, John Charlesworth and his wife, Catherine, are struggling to support their family through the dark times of poverty and rampant illness. After losing his job and seeking desperately for a way out of their destitution, John reluctantly indentures himself and his family to a wealthy squatter in the distant town of Port Philip, Australia. But their journey is not without its share of hardships...or tragedy.
Read the fascinating tale of an immigrant family who, amidst their loneliness in a strange, new country, work hard toward building a better life for themselves, in a different place, in a different time.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR-Susan Cox is a school principal and teacher at a Christian school in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Susan, her husband and four children lived in Shelford for seven years, at which time she became fascinated with the history of Victoria and began the idea for her book. Susan is currently working on her second novel.
Visit the website at: www.adifferenttime.com.au

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