Georgiana A Biography of Georgiana McCrae, Painter, Diarist, Pioneer

A biography of Georgiana Huntly McCrae, a legendary figure among pioneer Australian women. Traces her life as a painter, diarist and pioneer, from her earliest years in London to her death in Melbourne in 1890. Author has gleaned material from diaries, letters and other family records to recount a story which portrays tragic elements counterbalanced by the strength, wit and creativity of Georgiana. Contains a commentary by Caroline Clement on the several portraits and landscape paintings depicted, an index, notes and a bibliography. The author has written several books including 'Martin Boyd: A Life', which won the National Book Council Award.

One of Australia's best-known biographers, Brenda Niall has won several major literary awards. Her books include Martin Boyd: A Life (1988), Georgiana: A Biography of Georgiana McCrae (1994), Seven Little Billabongs: the World of Ethel Turner and Mary Grant Bruce and Australia Through the Looking-Glass: Children's Fiction 1830-1980.