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Australia & Oceania - Minnie: The Remarkable Story of a True Trailblazer who Found Freedom and Adventure in the Outback

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Book Synopsis: The inspiring story of a feisty pioneering woman who sought freedom and adventure in the outback and became the first woman to work as an opal miner in Australia. People always asked her if she was ever afraid, living out in the desert alone with all those rough and scruffy men. But Minnie Berrington was not the faint-hearted type, and never had been. Being tough came naturally to her, growing up with three brothers and a family that went from riches to ruins. Only a slip of a girl, Minnie could match any man in stamina, perseverance and strength. She arrived in Coober Pedy when camels still brought in essential supplies, and water was so scarce that no-one washed. Together with the other miners, she braved the heat, the flies and the dust. Every day she waited for that special sound the pick made when it cracked opal. The first woman to dig her own shafts in the Australian opal fields, Minnie began her working life as a typist in London. But she and her younger brother, Victor, sought freedom and adventure in the 1920s and found plenty of it in the outback.

'Destined to become an outback classic' - Liz Harfull, bestselling author of Women of the Land

'Minnie brings to life a gutsy, independent woman living a remarkable but simple life in the harshest of conditions' - Juliet Wills, author of The Diamond Dakota Mystery

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Are you ready to be inspired by a story of true courage and resilience? Look no further than "Minnie: The Remarkable Story of a True Trailblazer who Found Freedom and Adventure in the Outback". This captivating book tells the incredible tale of Minnie Berrington, the first woman to work as an opal miner in Australia.

From a young age, Minnie proved to be fearless and determined, never backing down from any challenge. Growing up with three brothers, she learned to be tough and independent. When she arrived in Coober Pedy, a rough and rugged desert town, she faced the scorching heat, relentless flies, and scarcity of water. But she never wavered.

Minnie's persistence paid off when she started digging her own shafts in the opal fields, a role typically dominated by men. Despite the skepticism and doubt from others, she proved that gender was not a barrier to success. Her story is a testament to the strength, stamina, and tenacity of women everywhere.

Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Minnie's fascinating journey. This book is destined to become an outback classic, hailed by renowned author Liz Harfull as a masterpiece. Juliet Wills, author of "The Diamond Dakota Mystery," describes Minnie as a gutsy, independent woman leading a remarkable, yet simple life in the harshest of conditions.

Discover the spirit of adventure and the power of determination by reading "Minnie: The Remarkable Story of a True Trailblazer who Found Freedom and Adventure in the Outback". Embark on this extraordinary journey with Minnie and be inspired to pursue your own dreams. Find the book here.

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