This memoir by Annie E. Ridley tells the story of her father, John Ridley, a pioneer who helped to settle the Australian outback in the 19th century. With vivid descriptions of daily life on the frontier, and a deep appreciation for her father's resilience and determination, Ridley paints a compelling picture of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...