The poem tells the story of a horseback pursuit to recapture the colt of a prizewinning racehorse that escaped from its paddock and is living with the brumbies (wild horses) of the mountain ranges.
Originally published in 1977. Pocket-sized illustrated version of Banjo Paterson's poem about the legendary horseman and his courageous ride.
An excerpt from the poem. Three pieces form a triptych with the centre piece being of narrower width, 24 cm., than the outside ones yet all are the same length. Gilded in 23ct gold.
The poem tells the story of a horseback pursuit to recapture the colt of a prizewinning racehorse that escaped from its paddock and is living with the brumbies (wild horses) of the mountain ranges.
'He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his own is good enough.
'He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his own is good enough.
Presents the well-known ballad through paintings.
An incomparable story of adventure, courage and romance, set in a landscape whose eerie beauty is summoned up with breath taking clarity.
An incomparable story of adventure, courage and romance, set in a landscape whose eerie beauty is summoned up with breath taking clarity.
Follow Action Dann and his best friend Oakie as they relive the adventure-packed Australian bush ballads of AB Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson.
"The Man from Snowy River" from Banjo Paterson. Australian bush poet, journalist and author (1864-1941).
The poem, "The Man from Snowy River", by Banjo Paterson was first published in April 26, 1890.
The poem, ?The Man from Snowy River?, by Banjo Paterson was first published in April 26, 1890.
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS.
The Man from Snowy River
The Man from Snowy River by A. B. Paterson
Arranged By: Brandman, Margaret S.
For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format.
The Man from Snowy River by A. B. Paterson
The Man from Snowy River. A. B. ("Banjo") Paterson. With a Preface by Rolf Boldrewood. "The Man from Snowy River" is a poem by Australian bush poet Banjo Paterson.