On the Track Hardback - 2010

On The Track is a book written by Henry Lawson, an Australian writer, poet, and journalist. The book is a collection of short stories and sketches that depict the harsh realities of life in the Australian outback during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The stories in this book are centered around the lives of the working-class people who lived in the bush, including drovers, shearers, and swagmen. Lawson's writing style is characterized by his use of colloquial language and his ability to capture the essence of Australian life and culture.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the experiences of the bushmen and women, while the second part explores the lives of city dwellers. Throughout the book, Lawson highlights the social and economic inequalities that existed in Australia at the time, and he portrays the struggles and hardships faced by those who lived on the margins of society.On The Track is considered to be one of Lawson's most important works, and it has been praised for its vivid portrayal of Australian life and its contribution to the development of Australian literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history, culture, and literature.. Besides, extended time was expiring, and the contractors were in a hurry to complete the line. But the Government inspector was a reserved man who poked round on his independent own and appeared in lonely spots at unexpected times -- with apparently no definite object in life -- like a grey kangaroo bothered by a new wire fence, but unsuspicious of the presence of humans. He wore a grey suit, rode, or mostly led, an ashen-grey horse; the grass was long and grey, so he was seldom spotted until he was well within the horizon and bearing leisurely down on a party of sub-contractors, leading his horse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.