Brigalow Billy Cans and Bottle Trees recounts the events and experiences associated with venturing into this brave new world and is told through the eyes of one of the children, all of whom shared a remarkable upbringing in the heart of the bush. This is a single family's experience but it is one that was common to many other families who did the same thing. All are to be saluted for their courage, ingenuity, strength of mind and resilience. Brigalow Billy Cans and Bottle Trees brings to life a past that is gone but should not be forgotten.