The Australian: Yarns Ballads Legends Traditions
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: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich and celebratory work of Australian folklore and cultural heritage, The Australian: My Kind of Country; Yarns Legends Ballads Traditions presents a vibrant tapestry of the stories, songs, and customs that have shaped the Australian national character. Bill Wannan, one of Australia's most dedicated collectors of folk tradition, chronicles the yarns, tall tales, and bush ballads passed down through generations of ordinary Australians, from drovers and diggers to larrikins and battlers. The tone is warm, affectionate, and deeply patriotic, capturing the irreverent humour and stoic resilience that define the Australian spirit. Wannan illustrates how these oral traditions and popular legends serve not merely as entertainment, but as a living record of a people's values, struggles, and identity. This treasury of Australiana stands as an essential companion for anyone who wishes to understand the folklore and cultural soul of the continent.
Author: Bill Wannan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Rigby
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich and celebratory work of Australian folklore and cultural heritage, The Australian: My Kind of Country; Yarns Legends Ballads Traditions presents a vibrant tapestry of the stories, songs, and customs that have shaped the Australian national character. Bill Wannan, one of Australia's most dedicated collectors of folk tradition, chronicles the yarns, tall tales, and bush ballads passed down through generations of ordinary Australians, from drovers and diggers to larrikins and battlers. The tone is warm, affectionate, and deeply patriotic, capturing the irreverent humour and stoic resilience that define the Australian spirit. Wannan illustrates how these oral traditions and popular legends serve not merely as entertainment, but as a living record of a people's values, struggles, and identity. This treasury of Australiana stands as an essential companion for anyone who wishes to understand the folklore and cultural soul of the continent.