A Memoir Of The Life Of Adam Lindsay Gordon: The Laureate Of The Centaurs (1892)

By J. Howlett-Ross

Book Overview

""A Memoir Of The Life Of Adam Lindsay Gordon: The Laureate Of The Centaurs"" is a book written by J. Howlett-Ross and published in 1892. The book is a biography of Adam Lindsay Gordon, an Australian poet who was known for his poems about horses and the Australian bush. The book covers Gordon's life from his birth in 1833 to his death by suicide in 1870. It discusses his childhood in Scotland, his time as a cavalry officer in the British army, his emigration to Australia, and his career as a poet. The book also includes some of Gordon's most famous poems, including ""The Sick Stockrider"" and ""The Last Leap."" The title ""The Laureate of the Centaurs"" refers to Gordon's love of horses and his ability to capture their spirit in his poetry. Overall, the book provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and work of one of Australia's most celebrated poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436740029
• ISBN13: 9781436740029
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"