Too True: Australian Tall Tales
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: Previous owner
In this delightfully entertaining and uniquely spirited anthology, celebrated children's literature champion Anne Bower Ingram brings together Too True: Australian Tall Tales, a definitive collection of classic yarn-spinning and outback folklore. Serving as both an essential cultural archive and a masterclass in regional humor, the volume anthologizes the finest, most brilliantly exaggerated stories, myths, and legends birthed from the rugged and unpredictable landscape of rural Australia. The narrative voice throughout the collection encapsulates the timeless tradition of the bush yarn, introducing readers to Larger-than-life characters, impossible natural phenomena, and comedic frontier hardships where reality blends seamlessly with creative fiction. Featuring exceptional contributions from prominent local writers—including a short story by acclaimed author Ruth Park—this 1974 hardback stands as an invaluable reference copy for literary historians, students of Australian folklore, and collectors of vintage mid-century children's books. Released by the historic publishing house William Collins, this scarce first edition arrives beautifully presented with its original, vibrant typographic dust jacket.
Author: Compiled by Anne Bower Ingram
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In this delightfully entertaining and uniquely spirited anthology, celebrated children's literature champion Anne Bower Ingram brings together Too True: Australian Tall Tales, a definitive collection of classic yarn-spinning and outback folklore. Serving as both an essential cultural archive and a masterclass in regional humor, the volume anthologizes the finest, most brilliantly exaggerated stories, myths, and legends birthed from the rugged and unpredictable landscape of rural Australia. The narrative voice throughout the collection encapsulates the timeless tradition of the bush yarn, introducing readers to Larger-than-life characters, impossible natural phenomena, and comedic frontier hardships where reality blends seamlessly with creative fiction. Featuring exceptional contributions from prominent local writers—including a short story by acclaimed author Ruth Park—this 1974 hardback stands as an invaluable reference copy for literary historians, students of Australian folklore, and collectors of vintage mid-century children's books. Released by the historic publishing house William Collins, this scarce first edition arrives beautifully presented with its original, vibrant typographic dust jacket.