Mulga Madness: Old Hands, Smart Alecs And Gullible Blokes Of The Australian Bush
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A rollicking collection of Australian bush humour, Mulga Madness: Old Hands, Smart Alecs and Gullible Blokes of the Australian Bush by Rex Ellis chronicles the tall tales, larrikin characters, and time-honoured traditions of outback life with warmth and irreverent wit. Ellis presents a vivid cast of bush archetypes — the weathered old hand, the cunning smart alec, and the hapless gullible bloke — whose interactions paint an affectionate and often hilarious portrait of rural Australian culture. Written in a breezy, conversational tone, the yarns capture the dry humour and stoic resilience that define the bush ethos, drawing on a rich oral tradition of storytelling passed down through generations. The result is a thoroughly entertaining read that illustrates just how deeply comedy, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of mischief are woven into the fabric of the Australian outback experience.
Author: Rex Ellis
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, Sun Books, Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rollicking collection of Australian bush humour, Mulga Madness: Old Hands, Smart Alecs and Gullible Blokes of the Australian Bush by Rex Ellis chronicles the tall tales, larrikin characters, and time-honoured traditions of outback life with warmth and irreverent wit. Ellis presents a vivid cast of bush archetypes — the weathered old hand, the cunning smart alec, and the hapless gullible bloke — whose interactions paint an affectionate and often hilarious portrait of rural Australian culture. Written in a breezy, conversational tone, the yarns capture the dry humour and stoic resilience that define the bush ethos, drawing on a rich oral tradition of storytelling passed down through generations. The result is a thoroughly entertaining read that illustrates just how deeply comedy, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of mischief are woven into the fabric of the Australian outback experience.