This memoir by Annie E. Ridley tells the story of her father, John Ridley, a pioneer who helped to settle the Australian outback in the 19th century. With vivid descriptions of daily life on the frontier, and a deep appreciation for her father's resilience and determination, Ridley paints a compelling picture of a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.