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Cattlemen in pearls, celebrating women in agriculture, commissioned by Ian and Anne Galloway ; authors Annabelle Brayley, Tracey Hartmann, Paula Heelan, Claire Mactaggart, Amanda Salisbury ; editor Bev Ryan

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contains biographical information

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non fiction

Cattlemen in pearls

commissioned by Ian and Anne Galloway ; authors Annabelle Brayley, Tracey Hartmann, Paula Heelan, Claire Mactaggart, Amanda Salisbury ; editor Bev Ryan

celebrating women in agriculture

Cattlemen in Pearls introduces us to 28 remarkable Australian women, spanning three generations, whose love for the land and livestock is ingrained in their genetic profile. These powerful, surprising and moving mini-biographies recount tales of gritty determination, direst tragedy and glorious courage. We are given rare insight into how and what it's like to start a cattle business from scratch; to run a successful stud enterprise; to manage a vast cattle station; to head a pastoral industry group and corporation. The tough physical and emotional terrain of the bush, and strong family ties, play a role in each of these diverse, down-to-earth and sometimes heartbreaking stories. There are droughts, floods, emergencies, times of despair and loss, as well as hilarious antics, joyous gatherings and extraordinary stories of success. For each of these thoroughly capable, warm-hearted women there is simply no other lifestyle choice. Cattlemen in Pearls is a compelling tribute to women in agriculture, specifically Australia's beef industry

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