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Rusty Nails in the Goldfields: A small dog's adventures in the Australian Goldfields Kindle Edition

by Pete Rumball (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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Rusty Nails in the Goldfields
Combines all four previous Rusty Nails' stories plus a couple of extras.

The new chapters include "City Living in a House" instead of a caravan parked out in the Australian Goldfields.
And "Retirement" in a retirement Village, with lots of old people and CATS

By combining all Rusty Nails' stories with the addition of two more chapters the book now presents a complete and ALMOST true picture of a lovely little terrier style dog who truly believes he is 10 feet tall AND bullet proof

* It's written in the first person, as Rusty has quite a way with words.
* The parts that are not really true are those where he talks to other animals.
* Actual photographs are use to illustrate the story, and yes! Some have been photo-shopped.

Rusty Nails in the Goldfields
Follow Rusty Nails as he wanders around Australias goldfields with his best mate, Pete, as they prospect for gold in every state.
He gets into all sorts of trouble, including nearly being taken by a huge Wedge-tailed Eagle on the edge of Lake Carey in Western Australia.
Becomes quite a hero when he rescues two little girls from an angry Black Swan, and then by finding a lost cat.
Then has to give up that lifestyle when Pete's knees got too sore, and the ground got too hard to dig!
Finally, just what he thinks about retirement!
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  1. Print length
    87 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    November 29, 2013
  5. File size
    4311 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AZJBWIK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4311 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 87 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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Pete Rumball

Pete Rumball

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Pete Rumball, born 20th August 1933 and christened Robert Peter Rumball, but universally called Pete, was educated in the Alice Springs Higher Primary school in the Northern Territory, Australia. Also in Queens College, North Adelaide, South Australia.

He had a lifetime of managing businesses for himself, and others, in the fields of irrigation, motorcycle dealership, hardware & builders supply, and decorative glass studio, before retiring to prospect for gold in all Australian States.

It was while operating a Honda Motorcycle dealership that he suffered a burns accident to 60% of his body, with about half of that 'full thickness' or 3rd degree.

Married in 1956 to Aileen Joy McLeod of Utopia Station, Alice Springs. Aileen passed away in 2015, not quite getting to their Diamond Wedding Anniversary; Pete moved to Dalby in the Western Downs of Queensland with his constant and prospecting companion, Rusty Nails, who was in his 15th. year, and carrying a previously diagnosed malignant tumor.

Pete and Rusty enjoyed 18 months together, before Pete had to farewell his much loved little mate, when Rusty's discomfort became too much. After a few years away from writing, Pete's first published book was "How to Say Farewell", the story of his watch on Rusty's deteriorating condition, and his ultimate decision, "And When to Say It"

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Kayren
5.0 out of 5 stars Outback adventure
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013
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Nice little story about an Australian dog touring the country with his owner and prospecting for gold. Adventures with animals on the way make this a good introduction to traveling the outback for kids. Careful though! If you don't have a small dog this story might convince you to get one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Aussie Yarn
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
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A well written story from a small dogs view of life and his adventures throughout the Aussie outback. Some good laughs and keeps you entertained throughout the story.
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Michael Finlayson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Fantastic, Funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2013
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This book follows the adventures of Rusty as he follows his Mum and Dad around the gold fields of Oz. As you will discover, this is a dog with real character. It's a wonderful, light hearted book that is a real pleasure to read. There was one scene, which will certainly strike a chord with other dog owners where I howled with laughter, you'll know the one that I mean. I highly recommend reading this book.
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KJ Mansfield
4.0 out of 5 stars charming book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2013
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This charming book is about the adventures of a fearless little dog called Rusty who goes prospecting for gold with his family in the Australian outback. It's told from Rusty's point of view and we get to enjoy and learn about some of the strange and wonderful animals he meets that inhabit that part of the world.
Rusty Nails in the Goldfields is clearly written with love. There's some cute photos and this book would be ideal to read with young children if you are a parent, grandparent.
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