The cane barracks story : sugar cane pioneers and their epic feats

"This oral history book details architectural character and usage of cane barracks from 1890 to 2007 with cane pioneer folklore culture. Cane barracks represent Queensland-North Queensland working man's history. It includes over 50 pioneer stories, mostly multi-cultural families (Italian, Maltese, Spanish, etc.) and emphasises, economic responsibility, heroic pilgrimages, land development, women's issues and lifestyle trends. Plus encounters with bizarre Aussie wildlife by new Australians."--Provided by publisher.