{"product_id":"1896-bush-solitudes-other-verses-by-william-main-antique-australian-fiction-book","title":"1896 Bush Solitudes Other Verses by William Main Antique Australian Fiction Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1896 Bush Solitudes Other Verses by William Main Antique Australian Fiction Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        Bush Solitudes And Other Verses\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        By William Main\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n        Published by George Robertson \u0026amp; Co: Melbourne 1896 1st Edition\n       \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e\n         In Original Green \u0026amp; Gilt Cloth Decorated Bindings\n        \u003c\/strong\u003e\n       \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        \"Published in Melbourne by George Robertson \u0026amp; Co. in 1896, Bush Solitudes and Other Verses is a scarce collection of late nineteenth-century Australian poetry by William Main. Written during the formative years of Australian national literature, the volume reflects the growing fascination with the distinctive character of the bush and the experiences of those who lived and worked beyond the colonial cities. Comprising approximately ninety pages of verse, the collection sits comfortably alongside the tradition of Australian bush poetry that flourished during the 1890s.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         The poems celebrate the landscapes, wildlife, seasons, and personalities of rural Australia, with titles such as Bush Solitudes, Australian Songs, The Bushman's Friend, Bush Life, The Good-as-Gold P.C., and The Cook's Mate capturing both the hardships and humour of colonial life. Main's verse ranges from reflective observations of nature and solitude to character sketches, patriotic themes, and pieces inspired by contemporary events. The opening poem, Bush Solitudes, evokes the stillness and grandeur of the Australian bush, establishing a distinctly local voice that was becoming increasingly important in Australian literature during the decade of Lawson and Paterson.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         Of particular interest is the author's printed dedication to the noted Queensland writer and pastoralist Mary Hannay Foott, one of the pioneering female voices of Australian colonial literature. This contemporary association adds an appealing literary connection to an already uncommon volume. Preserved in its original green and gilt cloth bindings, the book represents an attractive example of Australian poetry from the 1890s and offers valuable insight into the development of a uniquely Australian literary identity at the close of the nineteenth century.\"\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        \u003cbr\u003e\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        General wear and fading to covers with a crease to front cloth as shown. Covers are firm and book is structurally sound. No inscriptions. Solid binding with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented with odd age mark.  A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     Size 16.5cm x 11cm x 1cm - 92 Pages\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628756484235,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/5da0d63d-174f-4ffd-8754-50d8fdcc74c7.jpg?v=1782292723","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1896-bush-solitudes-other-verses-by-william-main-antique-australian-fiction-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}