{"product_id":"along-the-tracks-of-cobb-and-co-the-roaring-days-amusing-anecdotes-tales-of-grit-and-graft-paperback","title":"Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days !: Amusing Anecdotes \u0026 Tales of Grit and Graft - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHazel T. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the \u003cstrong\u003eramping, roaring days \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen the Royal Mail was delivered by the legendary Cobb and Co. \"\u003cem\u003eOh, they were good days-rough days, quart pot days, damper days, perhaps-but still, they were big, brave, generous days\", \u003c\/em\u003eas Henry Lawson so aptly put it. \u003cstrong\u003eDays when the world was wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and adventure beckoned at every turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in an array of \u003cstrong\u003eamusing anecdotes and unforgettable tales \u003c\/strong\u003ethat embody the grit \u0026amp; graft of the age. Let the romance and poetic charm of those times sweep you away, breathing life into the spirit and stories of a bygone era. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey that begins with the infamous \u003cstrong\u003e'snake in the trousers' \u003c\/strong\u003etale-a legend that never fails to stir a chuckle. Venture through the extraordinary courage of \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Mary Jinks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mother of twelve who faced every challenge with unshakable resolve, and the unfortunate demise of swagman T\u003cstrong\u003eom McBride\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traverse deep, untamed creeks and billabongs-formidable obstacles that tested even the most hardened traveller. Relive the tense \u003cstrong\u003e'Bail up!' \u003c\/strong\u003emoments experienced by Cobb and Co. coach driver Palmer, who wisely understood the perils of facing bushrangers, during the era spanning \u003cstrong\u003e1854 to 1924.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough countless anecdotes, these stories illuminate the true spirit of the pioneers-their \u003cstrong\u003ehard work, resilience, and boundless grit\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaping the fabric of early Australia. Every tale offers a glimpse into an era where \u003cstrong\u003edetermination, unyielding courage, and a hearty sense \u003c\/strong\u003eof humour flourished ... \"\u003cem\u003eWhat would you like-lamb, ram, sheep, or mutton?\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44204196921479,"sku":"9780645975994","price":15.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/HJfLJIRGAp9780645975994.webp?v=1773582617","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/along-the-tracks-of-cobb-and-co-the-roaring-days-amusing-anecdotes-tales-of-grit-and-graft-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}