Barcroft Boake (59 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Black & white illustrations. 208pages. Australian Classics Series. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

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8vo. xiv, 208pp; Original boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy. . Australian Classics series.

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Hardback. Barcroft Boake, Currey O'Neil. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA haunting work of Australian bush poetry, Jack's Last Muster showcases the raw, melancholic voice of Barcroft Boake, one of the most tragic figures of the colonial literary tradition. The poem chronicles the final days of a drover named Jack, painting a vivid portrait of isolation, hardship, and the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback. Boake's verse captures the grim realities faced by the men who worked the land, rendering their suffering with unflinching honesty and lyrical intensity. The tone is deeply elegiac, suffused with a sense of fatalism that reflects both the harsh landscape and the poet's own turbulent inner world. A powerful piece of Australian literary heritage, it stands as a testament to the lives lived and lost on the colonial frontier. Hardback.…

Hardback. Barcroft Boake, Currey O'Neil. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsJack's Last Muster presents a poignant collection of Australian bush poetry, capturing the rugged beauty and harsh realities of the continent. Barcroft Boake's verses illustrate the lives of those who toiled on the land, detailing their resilience and the quiet dignity found amidst adversity. The work evokes a strong sense of place, immersing the reader in the unique spirit of the Australian outback. It chronicles themes of loss, endurance, and the unbreakable bond between people and their environment, offering a timeless reflection on the human condition. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Foxing to top foredge. Interior and binding are still very good. Barcroft Henry Boake (18661892), a stockman and poet, regularly had poems published in The Bulletin. It is speculated that he committed suicide at the age of 26. Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems was published posthumously in 1897. This collection is a facsimile.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover. 208 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Lloyd O'Neil, Australia, 1981. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are lightly tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Australian; ISBN: 0855506164. ISBN/EAN: 9780855506162. Inventory No: 23080172.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. v-xiv, 208pp, b/w illustrations throughout. Colour pictorial d/j with title in black to faded cream spine. Some shelfwear, slight tanning and very slight foxing to page edges. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 32 poems by Australian bush poet Henry Lawson. It explores the lives of everyday Australians, particularly those living in rural areas or struggling during the Australian droughts of the era. The poems explore themes of hardship, mateship, and national identity, with the author using vivid imagery and colloquial language to illustrate the lives of his subjects. This book provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Australia, through the eyes of one of its most celebrated poets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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2nd edition hardback in decorated cloth Nice copy small octavo xiv + 223pp., frontis., illusts., 31pp. Publishers' catalogue bound at rear. Very nice copy in green blind-stamped cloth boards, teg., with bright gilt decorations & titles at spine.

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