A biography of Banjo Paterson which includes some of his most famous poems.
A.B`Banjo Paterson was not simply the author of the words of `Waltzing Matilda, Australias unofficial national anthem, and many other classic ballads such as `The man from Snowy River and `Clancy of the Overflow.
The truth is that far from seeking out his two most prolific and profitable writers, Banjo Paterson and HenryLawson, it was they who sought him out. Robertson was so cautious andunvisionary in dealing with Patersonthathedid notoffer a ...
In this collection, leading Paterson scholar Clement Semmler presents more than 100 of Paterson's poems that reflect the remarkable richness and range of his writings.
Major Paterson came back to Sydney to edit The Sportsman and the earliest collection of traditional bush songs, and to become a popular and well-known broadcaster in the early days of radio.
A B Paterson stands high on the list of Australia's best-loved literary figures. He captured the unique colour and character of the Australian bush life in a way no other had before him.