The book chronicles the multi-generational history of the Byard family in Tasmania. This work details the lives of James and Ann Byard, who emigrated from London to Tasmania in 1856 with their seven children. It traces their experiences and the subsequent lives of their descendants up to 1934, the year the youngest child, Clement, passed away. The narrative focuses on the establishment and growth of a pioneer family in the Tasmanian landscape.

This family history meticulously documents the Byard family's pioneering journey in Tasmania from 1856 to 1934. The narrative focuses on the emigration of James and Ann Byard and the subsequent lives of their seven children, providing a detailed account of their establishment and growth in the region. The book serves as a valuable record for those interested in Australian pioneer history and genealogical research. Its scope covers the significant period of early settlement and development in Tasmania through the lens of one family's experiences.