The story revolves around a young man who returns to his rural home after years away and becomes embroiled in a conflict with the local community over land rights and social justice. He clashes with the town's wealthy elite, who are determined to maintain their power and control over the land. The protagonist's actions spark a chain reaction of events that ultimately lead to a violent confrontation between the two groups.
By Henry Lawson · First published 1901 · Genre: Adventure, Humor, Drama