Bill Wannan's Great Book Of Australiana
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging, otherwise in good condition.
A beloved treasury of Australian folklore and cultural heritage, Bill Wannan's Great Book of Australiana presents a rich and wide-ranging collection of bush yarns, legends, ballads, humour, and historical anecdotes drawn from the heart of the Australian experience. Wannan, one of Australia's most celebrated folklorists, chronicles the characters, customs, and colloquialisms that shaped a distinctly national identity, from the larrikin spirit of the outback to the colourful figures of colonial life. The tone is warm, witty, and deeply affectionate, reflecting a genuine reverence for the stories and traditions passed down through generations of ordinary Australians. Illustrated with period artwork and brimming with authentic voices from the past, it serves as both an entertaining read and an invaluable cultural document. This enduring classic remains an essential volume for anyone passionate about the folklore, humour, and living history of Australia.
Author: Bill Wannan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Currey, O'Neil
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging, otherwise in good condition.
A beloved treasury of Australian folklore and cultural heritage, Bill Wannan's Great Book of Australiana presents a rich and wide-ranging collection of bush yarns, legends, ballads, humour, and historical anecdotes drawn from the heart of the Australian experience. Wannan, one of Australia's most celebrated folklorists, chronicles the characters, customs, and colloquialisms that shaped a distinctly national identity, from the larrikin spirit of the outback to the colourful figures of colonial life. The tone is warm, witty, and deeply affectionate, reflecting a genuine reverence for the stories and traditions passed down through generations of ordinary Australians. Illustrated with period artwork and brimming with authentic voices from the past, it serves as both an entertaining read and an invaluable cultural document. This enduring classic remains an essential volume for anyone passionate about the folklore, humour, and living history of Australia.