Waltzing Matilda is AB Paterson's classic poem about a swagman who steals a sheep, stuffing it into his 'tucker-bag', the squatter who raises the alarm and the police who chase the swagman. The swaggie, rather than be caught by the police, jumps into the billabong to escape - forever.
Beautiful illustrations accompany the verse.
Possibly our most famous poem by one of our most famous bush poets, a poem that has been made into a movie and TV series, and that forms Australia's early independent colonial identity.
It is the tale of valuable colt that escapes and is chased by many busies until a steep slope confronts the bushies, all of whom will no longer chase the colt, all except one who rides the slopes, captures the horse and collects the reward.
Also look out for:
Advance Australian Fair Peter Dodds McCormick (Angus&Robertson) which is delightfully illustrated by some of Australia’s greatest artists.
Click go the Shears illustrated by Robdert Ingpen
Beautiful Australian Classics.
