An Old Man's Story single work   short story  
Composed: Ararat, Ararat area, Grampians - Pyrenees area, Victoria,
Issue Details: First known date: 1873... 1873 An Old Man's Story
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An Englishman's adventures in Germany where he travels with a friend and meets and marries a village girl. His friend had loved her too and after the ceremony killed himself, the groom eventually charged with his murder. Melancholy tale, dwelling on the discovery of the ghastly skeleton found in a tower. (PB)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 8 no. 99 August 1873 Z1082903 1873 periodical issue 1873 pg. 677-6785
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