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A graphic novel adaptation of the satirical poem by 'Pindar Juvenal', this edition uses only part of the original poem, accompanied by illustrations by Simon Barnard.
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This was the first book of verse published in Tasmania. It is very rare. Its authorship has not been firmly established, but 'Pindar Juvenal' is widely considered to be a pseudonym for Robert Wales. It is possible that Evan Henry Thomas was also involved with this work (see E. Morris Miller Pressmen and Governors : Australian Editors and Writers in Early Tasmania (1952)).
Epigraph: Arma virumque cano.
Dedication: To my best and most sincere friend - MYSELF.
Single poem.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
'Printed by Andrew Bent, Colonial Times Office. Sold for the author by W. Wylde, Wellington Bridge, Elizabeth-Street, Hobart-Town; and James Ash, Brisbane-Street, Launceston.' - on title page.
Ferguson 1157.
The National Library of Australia's copy of the 1827 publication includes a copy of an article from the Argus, 18 February 1911, stating that The Van Diemen's Land Warriors was declared libellous by a schoolmaster named James Thomson, who advised that all copies be destroyed.
Extent:[5], 6-21, 32, [1]p.p. Edition info:Facsim. ed. Limited edition info:Limited to 90 copies for sale and 10 for presentation. Description:illus., ports, facsims
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Includes essay on Matthew Brady by George Mackaness.
A series of facsimile editions of early Australian works, republished by George Mackaness (printed by D.S. Ford, Sydney) over a period of thirty-six years.
All works in this series were limited facsimile edition.
The series was later republished in Dubbo as Australian Historical Monographs: New Series.
Banned Books : Rare Australian WorksAnobium,
1911single work column — Appears in:
The Argus,18 February1911;(p. 7)'Anobius' states that 'Pindar Juvenal's' satiric poem was submitted to a schoolmaster, James Thomson, who declared the work libellous and advised that all copies be burned. This apparently was done, but Thomson retained his own copy. This copy, perhaps the only surviving one, later came into the hands of E. A. Petherick and hence into the national collection.
Banned Books : Rare Australian WorksAnobium,
1911single work column — Appears in:
The Argus,18 February1911;(p. 7)'Anobius' states that 'Pindar Juvenal's' satiric poem was submitted to a schoolmaster, James Thomson, who declared the work libellous and advised that all copies be burned. This apparently was done, but Thomson retained his own copy. This copy, perhaps the only surviving one, later came into the hands of E. A. Petherick and hence into the national collection.