The Australian And Other Verses
By Will H. Ogilvie
Published by Angus & Robertson Ltd: Sydney 1916 1st Edition (2nd printing)
"The Australian And Other Verses is a classic collection by the celebrated Scottish-born Australian bush poet Will H. Ogilvie, whose vivid verse captured the romance, hardships, and enduring spirit of life on the Australian frontier. First issued in 1916 and presented here in the desirable second printing of the first edition, the collection gathers together many of Ogilvie's finest poems inspired by his years spent in the Australian outback. Combining sentiment, humour, and a deep affection for the bush, the work helped establish Ogilvie as one of the most popular poets associated with the pastoral life of Australia.
Written during the years surrounding the First World War, these verses celebrate horsemen, stockmen, campfires, and the wide-open landscapes that had already become central to Australia's national identity. Ogilvie possessed a remarkable ability to blend lyrical beauty with authentic bush experience, and his poetry appealed equally to city readers and those who had lived the life he described. Richly illustrated and beautifully produced by Angus & Robertson, the volume stands alongside the works of Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson as part of the golden age of Australian bush poetry.
Published in Sydney in 1916 by Angus & Robertson Ltd, this handsome example remains preserved in its original cloth bindings and retains the publisher's bookseller label to the rear pastedown. The title page advertises companion volumes The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke and The Moods of Ginger Mick, placing the work firmly within one of the most vibrant periods of Australian literary publishing. Increasingly difficult to locate in attractive original condition, The Australian And Other Verses represents an evocative and highly collectable example of early twentieth-century Australian poetry and bush literature."
Light wear to the covers and spine. Prior owner name and bookplate present as shown. Frontis present. Pages clean and well presented with strong binding. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
