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Brent of Bin Bin

Miles Franklin (1879-1954) is known for the feminism and nationalism of such works as My Brilliant Career. Franklin's writing is rough and unpolished but vivid and outspoken; her strongest work draws from her intimate knowledge of Australian back country culture and attitudes. She also wrote works under the pseudonyms of Brent of Bin Bin and Mrs. Ogniblat L'Artsau.

In 1954 she bequeathed her estate to establish an annual literary award known as the Miles Franklin Literary Award.

Miles Franklin was born Stella Maria Sarah Miles Franklin on the grazing property, Talbingo, near Tumut in New South Wales. She spent the early part of her life at Brindabella, the family home. In 1889 the family moved to a property near Goulburn, NSW, and then in 1903 to Penrith, a suburb on the western outskirts of Sydney and finally in 1914 to Carlton, an inner suburb of Sydney.

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Ten Creeks Run: A Tale of the Horse and Cattle Stations of the Upper Murrumbidgee
Miles Franklin published six chronicle novels of pioneer years in Australia, using the pseudonym Brent of Bin Bin these included Ten Creeks Run, this particular 8vo hardcover edition was published by William Blackwood & Sons in 1930, despite the sunned spine, and slightly burred corners this edition has very clear and bright text, this novel is noted for its portrayal of the barrenness of bush life. AU$450.00

Cockatoos: A Story of Youth and Exodists
This particular 8vo hardcover first Australian edition was published in 1954 by Angus & Robertson, it was the last book published prior to Miles Franklins death in September of 1954. This copy is very good despite the previous owners name being found inside the front endpaper. AU$35.00

Childhood at Brindabella: My First Ten Years
This particular 12mo Angus & Robertson hardcover Classics Edition is in fine condition. It is "...the story of Miles Franklin's first ten years, spent partly on her parents' station of Brindabella. It is the world of high places and gracious living which she portrayed in her novels" Believed to be written in 1952-53, but not published until after her death in 1963. AU$20.00

Joseph Furphy
This particular 8vo edition was published by Angus & Robertson in 1944. Despite a missing dust-jacket this first edition is considered in a good condition. It has crisp and sharp photographs throughout. Spine a little rubbed. Gilt title a little dull. Edges darkened. a number of cuttings and notes written affixed to endpapers. 12 pages of plates, sources of material, index.  AU$40.00