"We of the Never-Never" is a captivating and poignant tale of life in the Australian Outback. Drawing on her own experiences living in the remote Northern Territory, Jeannie Gunn provides a vivid and intimate portrait of the harsh yet beautiful wilderness and the colorful characters who inhabit it.

The author's prose is beautifully descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the rugged landscape and the challenges of daily life in such a harsh environment. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Gunn brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the pioneers who call this untamed land home.

What sets this book apart is Gunn's deep affection and respect for the Indigenous people who shared their knowledge and wisdom with her. The book serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and preserving the culture and traditions of Australia's First Nations people.

Overall, "We of the Never-Never" is a timeless and moving tale that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Gunn's unique perspective and engaging storytelling make this a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history and culture.

Book Description:
We of the Never Never is the second book written by Jeannie Gunn under the name of “Mrs Aeneas Gunn”. It is considered by many as a classic of Australian writing. The book was published as a novel but draws on the author’s own experience in settling on the Elsey Station way out in the "back blocks" of the Katherine region of the Northern Territories of Australia early in the 20th century. The primary concession to fiction was that she fictionalised the names of many of the real-life characters that featured in her life at the time, giving them names like "the Sanguine Scott", "the Fizzer", "the Quiet Stockman" and "the Dandy". Shortly after their marriage, Jeannie Gunn (to be dubbed "the Missus") and her husand, Aeneas Gunn "the Maluka", travelled to Darwin then into the Katherine to take up the management of the Elsey Cattle Station. The idea of introducing a white woman into the outback of the Northern Territory of the time met with opposition from all directions, and with flurries of telegrams from the men of the Elsey, but on she travelled, proving to be resilient and energetic. What follows is a rural romance, punctuated with occasional lyrical descriptions of the surrounds of the Elsey. We of the Never Never covers the time that Jeannie and Aeneas Gunn lived at the Elsey in 1902 and 1903.

NOTE: The book is a product of its time and the descriptions of aboriginal people and their treatment reflect the attitudes of early 20th century whites. However, Chapters 19 and 20 go beyond this and describe preparation for and execution of a hunt down the rivers for aboriginal people -- described repeatedly with a racist epithet that was commonly used in that time but is completely unacceptable now. (Introduction by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)