The Australian Yarn: The Definitive Collection

By Ron Edwards

Book Overview

First published in 1977. Collection of anecdotes told to the author by a range of outback characters including cattlemen, drovers and labourers. Stories are classified into categories such as physical activities, behaviour, events, nature, and myths and superstition Includes an essay by the author analysing the structure of the yarn.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0702227765
• ISBN13: 9780702227769
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Univ of Queensland Pr
• Length: 291 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.0" x 5.3"