A Collection From the Works of Banjo Patterson
This collection of the works of A. B. 'Banjo' Patterson contains an anthology of his poems and a selection of his prose. He is best known for writing Australia's unofficial national anthem Waltzing Matilda as well as the poem The Man From Snowy river which inspired the film of the same name.
Banjo Patterson brings the bush of the past to life with humour, compassion and affection. He is undoubtedly one of the best known and loved of all our great poets and occupies a very special place in the hearts of all Australians.
A Collection From the Works of Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson will always be remembered a one of Australia's greatest poets. His early works evoke the contrasts and challenges of life after the gold rushes and as Australia marched on its inevitable way to nationhood. In this period he was able to experience and capture the very essence of bush life - its grandeur, its tragedy and its daily trauma.
This book contains many of the poetical works of the man dubbed as 'the people's poet' and his most famous and well remembered verses will all be found in these pages. Everyone who knows and loves the works of Henry Lawson, as well as the young and those newly introduced to the works of this great man will want to have a copy of this book on their bookshelves.
These books are beautifully illustrated with engravings of the period in both colour and black and white and are fully indexed.
