"The Old Bush Songs" by A.B. Paterson is a collection of traditional Australian bush ballads that celebrate the spirit and culture of rural life in Australia. Through these poems, Paterson captures the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape and the experiences of its people, including their joys, struggles, and unique characters. The verses reflect themes of camaraderie, adventure, and the challenges of the outback, showcasing the authenticity and resilience of bush life. This anthology remains a significant part of Australia's literary heritage, preserving the rich oral traditions and folk stories that define the nation's identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 0-12 years.

There are 124 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Alpha Edition .

A. B. 'Banjo' Paterson (1864-1941) was born near Orange in New South Wales. He worked as a lawyer's clerk before becoming a solicitor. After the publication of The Man From Snowy River and Other Verses in 1895, he became something of a celebrity, travelling widely throughout Australia. He was a war correspondent in the Boer War in South Africa, and the Boxer Rebellion in China. He later became editor of the Sydney Evening News. He is perhaps most famous for having composed the words to 'Waltzing Matilda'. Mark Wilson is a respected painter and children's book illustrator, who exhibits regularly. He also plays drums in a number of bands and is a long stime supporter fo the Wilderness Society. He lives in Melbourne.