The Penguin Book Of The Bush

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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.

A landmark anthology of Australian bush writing, The Penguin Book of the Bush gathers some of the most vivid and evocative accounts of life in the Australian outback ever committed to the page. Compiled by Edward Kynaston, the collection presents a rich tapestry of voices — poets, explorers, settlers, and storytellers — who chronicle the raw beauty, harsh realities, and enduring spirit of the Australian bush. The anthology captures the iconic landscape that has shaped the national identity, drawing on both celebrated and lesser-known works to illustrate the deep cultural relationship between Australians and their land. From droving tales to ecological observation, this essential collection argues that the bush is not merely a backdrop to Australian life, but its very heart and soul.