The Man From Snowy River & Other Verses
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched plains and wild mountain ranges of colonial Australia, A. B. Banjo Paterson's The Man From Snowy River & Other Verses thunders onto the page with the raw energy of a stockman's ride — a collection that permanently shaped the mythology of an entire nation. The title poem chronicles the legendary pursuit of a prized colt into the treacherous high country, following an underestimated young rider who defies all odds with breathtaking horsemanship, capturing the Australian frontier spirit with an urgency that has never been surpassed. Paterson's verse is a masterclass in balladic storytelling — muscular, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in the landscapes and larrikin spirit of late 19th-century Australia. Beyond the title poem, this collection presents an unforgettable cast of bushmen, drovers, and wanderers, all rendered with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for the social fabric of a young nation finding its identity. Paterson stands alongside Henry Lawson as one of Australia's most beloved literary voices, and this collection remains a cornerstone of the national canon — a work that leaves the reader wondering whether the true Australian spirit was ever more perfectly captured than in these timeless verses.
Author: A. B. Paterson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched plains and wild mountain ranges of colonial Australia, A. B. Banjo Paterson's The Man From Snowy River & Other Verses thunders onto the page with the raw energy of a stockman's ride — a collection that permanently shaped the mythology of an entire nation. The title poem chronicles the legendary pursuit of a prized colt into the treacherous high country, following an underestimated young rider who defies all odds with breathtaking horsemanship, capturing the Australian frontier spirit with an urgency that has never been surpassed. Paterson's verse is a masterclass in balladic storytelling — muscular, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in the landscapes and larrikin spirit of late 19th-century Australia. Beyond the title poem, this collection presents an unforgettable cast of bushmen, drovers, and wanderers, all rendered with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for the social fabric of a young nation finding its identity. Paterson stands alongside Henry Lawson as one of Australia's most beloved literary voices, and this collection remains a cornerstone of the national canon — a work that leaves the reader wondering whether the true Australian spirit was ever more perfectly captured than in these timeless verses.