The Washerwoman's Dream by Hilarie Lindsay - ISBN: 9781925685596
Paperback
Outback dreams, hardship, love, and triumph: An unforgettable true story.

The Washerwoman's Dream

The beloved Australian outback classic

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  • Paperback

    356 pages

  • Release Date

    1 February 2018

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Summary

A beloved Australian outback classic.

The epic true story of the indomitable Winifred Steger and her extraordinary life in 19th century outback Australia.

Winifred Steger travelled to Australia with her father in the 1880s when he took up a land grant in north Queensland. The grant proved to be worthless, and faced with poverty, endless backbreaking work and isolation, Winifred’s father spiralled into depression and alcoholism.

Left to fend for herself…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781925685596
ISBN-10:1925685594
Author:Hilarie Lindsay
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Australia
Imprint:Simon & Schuster Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:356
Release Date:1 February 2018
Weight:648g
Dimensions:40mm x 234mm x 155mm
About The Author

Hilarie Lindsay

Hilarie Lindsay is a distinguished author with a prolific career spanning over twenty books. Her works encompass a diverse range of genres, including short stories, poetry, fiction, children’s literature, non-fiction, and a full-length play.

Lindsay’s literary journey began with her winning The Grenfell Prose award in both 1966 and 1967, leading to her first published work in The Grenfell Record.

She is a past president of the Society of Women Writers and has been recognized for her significant contributions to literature with an MBE in 1975 and an OAM in 2006.

In addition to her writing, Hilarie Lindsay managed her family’s toy company, A.L Lindsay & Co, in Leichhardt, Sydney, for over 40 years. She also holds the distinction of being the first woman president of the Toy & Games Manufacturers of Australia.

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