Tom Gerrard (1905)

Tom Gerrard is a novel written by Louis Becke and published in 1905. The book tells the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who grows up in poverty in the Australian outback. Despite his difficult upbringing, Tom is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. He works hard and eventually becomes a successful cattle rancher.Along the way, Tom faces many challenges and obstacles, including a dangerous feud with a rival rancher and a devastating drought that threatens his livelihood. Through it all, he remains steadfast and determined, relying on his wits and his strength of character to overcome adversity.The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th century Australia, and Becke's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life. Tom Gerrard is a classic tale of perseverance and triumph over adversity, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.