Author: Bill ScottBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1976
Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous owner
This expansive anthology in the folklore and cultural history genre presents a definitive collection of Australian ballads, bush songs, yarns, and oral traditions, compiled and annotated by Bill Scott. It chronicles the evolution of national identity through the voices of shearers, swagmen, convicts, and pioneers, illustrating how storytelling shaped Australias social fabric. The volume uncovers themes of rebellion, resilience, and humor, arguing that folk expression remains central to the countrys cultural heritage. With over 400 pages of richly contextualized material, it instructs readers in the rhythms and values of colonial and rural life.
