A. B. "Banjo" Paterson's Collected Verse by A. B. Paterson
Paterson's Collected Verse has been popular since it was first published in 1921. The following bush ballads capture the essence of Australian outback life, and their simple form, cheerful humour and exciting adventures ensure their enduring appeal to town and country people alike.
This new edition presents the verse accompanied by the illustrations of Norman Lindsay, Hal Gye and Lionel Lindsay. These illustrations were commissioned for Paterson's three books of verse. The Man from Snowy River. Rio Grande and Saltbush Bill, J. P., which were published in 1917 by Angus & Robertson as 'pocket editions for the trenches'.
The full-colour illustrations will delight readers of today as they must have delighted those who first saw them. Norman Lindsay's dusty droving and homestead scenes, Lionel Lindsay's magnificent wild brumbies and his grandfatherly Saltbush surrounded by "little rouseabouts", Gye's soldiers from an earlier conflict, ramrod straight on sentry duty or in the saddle - all contribute a fresh and lively quality to this perennial favourite.
Format: Hardback | 255pages
Dimensions (cm): 20.9 x 19.2 x 2.4 | 722g
Publication Date: 2000
Publisher: Hinkler Book Distributors Pty Ltd.
Imprint: Redwood Editions
Publication City/Country: Dingley, VIC, Australia
Language: English
Illustrations note: illustrations
Edition Number: 1
Edition Statement: Reissue
ISBN10: 1865151343
ISBN13: 9781865151342
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including very minor (barely visible) scuff marks along the edges, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket is included and in good condition (minor scuff marks along the edges). All pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.