Elizabeth Macarthur
A Life at the Edge of the World
Paperback | 30 August 2018
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John Macarthur took credit for establishing the Australian wool industry and would feature on the two-dollar note, but it was practical Elizabeth who managed their holdings - while dealing with the results of John’s manias: duels, quarrels, court cases, a military coup, long absences overseas, grandiose construction projects and, finally, his descent into certified insanity.
Michelle Scott Tucker shines a light on an often-overlooked aspect of Australia’s history in this fascinating story of a remarkable woman.
About the Author
Michelle Scott Tucker owns and operates a management consulting company, and lives on a small farm in regional Victoria with her husband and children. Elizabeth Macarthur is her first book.
Industry Reviews
'An intimate portrait of a woman who changed herself and Australia...Michelle Scott Tucker makes Elizabeth Macarthur step off the page.'
-- David Hunt * Author of GIRT *
'Finally, Elizabeth Macarthur steps out from the long shadow of her infamous, entrepreneurial husband. In Michelle Scott Tucker's devoted hands, Elizabeth emerges as a canny businesswoman, charming diplomat, loving mother and indefatigable survivor. A fascinating, faithful portrait of a remarkable woman and the young, volatile colony she helped to build.'
-- Clare Wright
'In writing this lively, entertaining and profoundly empathetic biography, [Tucker] has also brought other colonial women out of the shadows and told their story too...There are not many biographies or histories of Australia that are unputdownable, but this one is. Highly recommended!' * ANZ LitLovers *
'Tucker expertly details the trials, tragedies and triumphs of the early settlement of NSW...This book is an important historical memoir documenting the incredible life of an Australian pioneer and her role as the matriarch of one of Australia's first agricultural dynasties.' * Countryman *
'Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World is a great read. It crafts a compulsive story with good research, giving a convincing look into colonial New South Wales. It offers the pleasures of fine biography in tracing one person's life in all its seasons, through its successes and failures, joys and miseries.' * Nathanhobby.com *
'A nourishing, fascinating, and eye-opening read.' * Alpha Reader *
'Tucker's great achievement is to have scraped back the familiar historical material to uncover a fresh and compelling portrait of Elizabeth Macarthur in her own words and the words of those who knew her.' * Australian *
'This carefully researched history is a highly interesting read that highlights the importance of women in the settlement of New South Wales.' * Otago Daily Times *
'This is Elizabeth's story, brilliantly told...Tucker draws a vivid portrait of this steely resilient and charming woman who triumphed over innumerable trials and tribulations.' * Toowoomba Chronicle *
ISBN: 9781925603422
ISBN-10: 1925603423
Published: 30th August 2018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 384
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.1
Weight (kg): 0.55
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