{"product_id":"1900-on-the-track-by-henry-lawson-1st-edition-antique-australian-literature-book","title":"1900 On The Track by Henry Lawson 1st Edition Antique Australian Literature Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1900 On The Track by Henry Lawson 1st Edition Antique Australian Literature 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        On The Track \u0026amp; Over The Slip Rails\n       \u003c\/font\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        By Henry Lawson\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 Angus And Robertson: Sydney 1900 1st Edition\n       \u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e\n         In Original Cloth Bindings - Presents Beautifully\n        \u003c\/strong\u003e\n       \u003c\/font\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        \"On The Track is one of Henry Lawson's most celebrated collections of prose sketches, capturing the realities of life in the Australian bush at the turn of the twentieth century. Published in 1900, the volume draws heavily upon Lawson's own experiences travelling through rural New South Wales, presenting a series of vivid observations of shearers, swagmen, selectors, labourers and small-town characters. Rather than romanticising the outback, Lawson portrays it with honesty and sympathy, revealing both the hardships and the quiet resilience of ordinary Australians struggling to make a living in an often harsh environment.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         Written in Lawson's distinctive, direct style, the sketches combine humour, pathos and keen social observation. The author's remarkable ability to find dignity and humanity in everyday people helped define a uniquely Australian literary voice and established him as one of the nation's most important writers. Through stories of lonely roads, rough bush accommodation, drought-stricken settlements and chance encounters with colourful characters, Lawson paints a compelling portrait of a country still developing its identity beyond the cities.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n         This desirable 1900 first edition was published by Angus \u0026amp; Robertson in Sydney during the height of Lawson's literary career and remains a cornerstone of Australian literature. Retaining its original cloth bindings and presenting beautifully, the volume represents an increasingly scarce early Lawson title from the formative years of Australian publishing. A highly collectible work for enthusiasts of Australiana, bush literature and classic Australian authors, offering an authentic and enduring glimpse into the life and character of the Australian bush.\"\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        Light wear to covers. Gift inscription from 1912. Pages clean and binding solid with no loose pages. Interesting newspaper clippings at back of book. Complete in 157 \u0026amp; 167 pages + publishers advertising, this is an excellent copy in very 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 19cm x 13.5cm x 3.5cm - 157 \u0026amp; 167 Pages + Publishers Advertising\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":47101876600971,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/da0ca6e9-8655-44ab-be7e-1556316eb0a9.jpg?v=1780093404","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1900-on-the-track-by-henry-lawson-1st-edition-antique-australian-literature-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}