The author was born in 1927. He writes "It is my sincere desire to dedicate my book to the memory of the previous generations, especially to those who came to Australia in the 1840 to 1860 era. These folk were the real nation builders who sought new lives and fortunes in a new and sometimes inhospitable land." This edition is the 1996 reprint of 164 pages. It is soft cover/paperback in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The price includes packaging and postage Australia wide.