{"product_id":"2026770001055-secondhand-too-true-australian-tall-tales","title":"Too True: Australian Tall Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\n\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826077577435,"sku":"2026770001055-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/fa5139d2-33cf-4cbe-841c-332a081f8e5e.png?v=1780312166","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001055-secondhand-too-true-australian-tall-tales","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}