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The Western Track: And Other Verses (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur A. D. Bayldon

 
9780483553149: The Western Track: And Other Verses (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 048355314X ISBN 13: 9780483553149
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

A bold collection of Australian verse that rushes across the outback with grit, heart, and fire.

Arthur A. D. Bayldon's The Western Track and Other Verses gathers rugged bush portraits, searing with sun, drought, and determination. From the Western Track to the high moments of love and loss, this volume traverses plains, coastlines, and city streets with a clear, enduring voice. It blends ballad-like storytelling with sonnets and miscellaneous pieces that press hard on memory and mood.

Ideal for readers drawn to frontier imagery, historical Australian verse, and tightly wrought language. The book paints scenes of the bush, hunting for water, and wrestling with fate, while also exploring quiet, intimate moments of yearning and reflection.

  • Epic backcountry scenes and intimate poems that capture life on the land
  • Verses arranged in Australian and miscellaneous sections, including sonnets
  • Audible rhythms, clear imagery, and accessible language
  • A glimpse into early 20th‑century Australian literary voice

Ideal for readers of Australian verse, historical poetry, and fans of expressive, frontier‑tinged writing.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
048355314X
ISBN 13 
9780483553149
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
216