Australian Pageant
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: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rich and vivid tapestry of Australian life, history, and landscape, Australian Pageant is a carefully curated anthology that brings together some of the finest writing about the continent — from its rugged outback to its colonial heritage and evolving national identity. Editor P. R. Smith assembles an eclectic and authoritative selection of prose and verse, presenting a panoramic portrait of Australia through the eyes of explorers, settlers, poets, and storytellers, capturing the drama, beauty, and spirit of a nation in the making. The collection stands as a testament to the richness of Australian literary and historical tradition, drawing on voices that chronicle the land's vast geography, its Indigenous presence, and the pioneering ambition of those who shaped modern Australia. Smith's editorial hand is assured and purposeful, weaving together diverse perspectives into a cohesive and compelling narrative whole. Whether read as a literary sampler or a historical document, Australian Pageant leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for the breadth and depth of the Australian experience — and an irresistible urge to discover more.
Author: P. R. Smith
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rich and vivid tapestry of Australian life, history, and landscape, Australian Pageant is a carefully curated anthology that brings together some of the finest writing about the continent — from its rugged outback to its colonial heritage and evolving national identity. Editor P. R. Smith assembles an eclectic and authoritative selection of prose and verse, presenting a panoramic portrait of Australia through the eyes of explorers, settlers, poets, and storytellers, capturing the drama, beauty, and spirit of a nation in the making. The collection stands as a testament to the richness of Australian literary and historical tradition, drawing on voices that chronicle the land's vast geography, its Indigenous presence, and the pioneering ambition of those who shaped modern Australia. Smith's editorial hand is assured and purposeful, weaving together diverse perspectives into a cohesive and compelling narrative whole. Whether read as a literary sampler or a historical document, Australian Pageant leaves the reader with a profound appreciation for the breadth and depth of the Australian experience — and an irresistible urge to discover more.