Signed by Author. With photographic illustrations, signed and dated by the author on half title page, previous owners name on half title and title page, a very good copy in very good dustjacket. This is an absorbing and sometimes lively account of a family who have contributed much to the growth of Australia. The Australian Kelly descendants from Woodmount, Ballinasloe, County Galway and their saga, provides a detailed insight into the challenges of rural Australia. Issues including rabbits, rural economics, farm husbandry, soldier-settlement issues and more are covered. ; 245 x 170mm; xii, 417 pages; Genealogy #0820/110122