Cirrus@Austlit

'As the stock are slowly stringing, Clancy rides behind them singing,
For the drover's life has pleasures That the townsfolk never know.

'First published in 1889, Banjo Patersonâs iconic poem has been loved by generations. Capturing the grit of the city, and the longed-for freedom of the wide, open plains where Clancy rides, it is now published with stunning new illustrations by award-winning illustrator Andrew McLean' (Publication summary)

'In 1915 Banjo Paterson wrote as an open letter to the troops a poem he titled We're All Australians Now'

'Australia takes her pen in hand,

to write a line to you,

to let you fellows understand,

How proud we are of you.'

'Illustrated by Mark Wilson (A DAY tO REMEMBER by Jackie French), this moving and beautiful picture book follows in the tradition of previous A & R classics such as MULGA BILL'S BICYCLE and tHE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER and is a timely contribution to our WWI Centenary publishing program.' (Publication summary)

'In 1889 the revered Australian folk poet, A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, first published his ballad, Clancy of the Overflow. The verse achieved immediate popularity and, with the creation of his legendary character, Clancy — a free-spirited stockman — Paterson had summed up the essence of the Australian outback.

'To mark the 150th birthday of Banjo Paterson, award-winning illustrator Robert Ingpen has journeyed into the Australian outback, exploring the myth of Clancy through words and illustrations, to find what it is that has made Clancy such an enduring figure in Australian folklore.' (Publication summary)

'A treasury of classic verse from Australia's most famous poet, Banjo Paterson. Includes 'Waltzing Matilda', 'The Man from Snowy River', 'Clancy of the Overflow' and many more.

'Banjo Paterson is Australia's most famous poet. Ballads such as ‘The Man from Snowy River', ‘Clancy of the Overflow', ‘The Man from Ironbark', ‘Mulga Bill's Bicycle' and ‘Waltzing Matilda' have become part of our Australian heritage.

'Known as a poet of the bush, Banjo's iconic verse captures the landscape, hardship, resilience and humour of Australian life at the turn of the nineteenth century.

'This is a treasury is of Banjo's most loved poems, as well as some of his lesser-known works. The poems appear in chronological order and cover Australian bush life, as well broader topics such as war and Federation.

'This beautifully illustrated collection offers a unique glimpse into our national history and identity, as told by one of our most iconic and best-loved voices.' (Publisher's blurb)