The Banjo of The Bush: The Life and Times of A. B. Paterson
("The Banjo of the Bush" brings to life Australia's greate...)
"The Banjo of the Bush" brings to life Australia's greatest folk poet A. B. "Banjo" Patterson the brilliant myth maker and balladist who has himself become a legendary figure. In the 1890's he was famous for galloping bush ballads like "The Man from Snowy River", and now he is most popularly known as the author of "Waltzing Matilda" Australia's unoffical anthem. This new edition of Clement Semmler's comprehensive biography includes a revealing interview with Paterson in the 1890's which was only recently discovered. A series of previously unavailable photographs from the Paterson family collection has been included, building up a complete picture of this outstanding Australian poet, who was also horseman, lawyer, war correspondent, lecturer, soldier and newspaper editior.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I73CAU/?tag=2022091-20