Excerpt from The Invasion
Conventional commonplace, and feeble ignorance seem to have become of late the most approved signs of correct breeding, and on such grounds they certainly could not expect social acceptance. So I will simply say that their happy modest home was Open only to a few intimate friends, that when anyone went in, the husband was generally seen skylarking with the children, and the wife was, in her busy kindly way, on household cares intent.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the story of an unprecedented invasion of Australia during the late Victorian era, narrated by a surveyor tasked with safeguarding his family and fellow citizens. As news of an impending attack spreads, the unprepared colonists grapple with fear and uncertainty, their initial disbelief giving way to a desperate scramble for survival and defense. The author explores the profound impact of war on individuals and communities, highlighting the resilience and courage of ordinary people in the face of unimaginable horrors. This gripping narrative sheds light on a little-known chapter in Australian history, offering a vivid and thought-provoking account of the human experience during wartime. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282102555_0
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