The Man From Snowy River
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: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched high country of the Australian Alps thunders one of the most legendary poems ever to emerge from the Southern Hemisphere — The Man from Snowy River, a ballad that immortalised the courage, grit, and daring horsemanship of the colonial bushman. A.B. Banjo Paterson's masterwork chronicles the breathtaking pursuit of a wild colt through treacherous mountain terrain, led by an unlikely young rider whose feats of horsemanship astonish even the most seasoned stockmen. First published in The Bulletin in 1890, this illustrated edition — brought to vivid life by the artwork of Robert Lovett — presents Paterson's verse in a form worthy of its enduring cultural stature. Paterson's verse occupies a sacred place in the Australian literary canon, capturing the rugged spirit of the bush with a rhythmic energy and romantic nationalism that continues to resonate more than a century after its composition. His language is direct yet lyrical, painting landscapes of sweeping grandeur while celebrating the ordinary men and women who tamed them. This edition stands as both a collector's treasure and a compelling introduction to a poet whose words shaped a nation's identity — leaving the reader to wonder whether the legend of that fearless rider has ever truly been surpassed.
Author: A.B. (Banjo) Paterson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
From the sun-scorched high country of the Australian Alps thunders one of the most legendary poems ever to emerge from the Southern Hemisphere — The Man from Snowy River, a ballad that immortalised the courage, grit, and daring horsemanship of the colonial bushman. A.B. Banjo Paterson's masterwork chronicles the breathtaking pursuit of a wild colt through treacherous mountain terrain, led by an unlikely young rider whose feats of horsemanship astonish even the most seasoned stockmen. First published in The Bulletin in 1890, this illustrated edition — brought to vivid life by the artwork of Robert Lovett — presents Paterson's verse in a form worthy of its enduring cultural stature. Paterson's verse occupies a sacred place in the Australian literary canon, capturing the rugged spirit of the bush with a rhythmic energy and romantic nationalism that continues to resonate more than a century after its composition. His language is direct yet lyrical, painting landscapes of sweeping grandeur while celebrating the ordinary men and women who tamed them. This edition stands as both a collector's treasure and a compelling introduction to a poet whose words shaped a nation's identity — leaving the reader to wonder whether the legend of that fearless rider has ever truly been surpassed.