Joe Wilson And His Mates Hardback - 2010

""Joe Wilson and His Mates"" is a collection of short stories written by Australian author Henry Lawson. The book was first published in 1901 and has since become a classic of Australian literature. The stories in the collection follow the lives of working-class Australians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The title character, Joe Wilson, is a recurring figure throughout the stories, and his experiences as a labourer, swagman, and union activist are explored in depth. The book is noted for its vivid descriptions of the Australian bush and its sympathetic portrayal of the struggles of ordinary people. Lawson's writing style is characterized by its realism, humour, and social commentary, and his work has been praised for its insight into the Australian character. ""Joe Wilson and His Mates"" remains a popular and influential work of Australian literature, and is recommended reading for anyone interested in the history and culture of the country.There it stood, behind a calico screen that the coach-painters used to keep out the dust when they were varnishing. It was a first-class piece of work -- pole, shafts, cushions, whip, lamps, and all complete. If you only wanted to drive one horse you could take out the pole and put in the shafts, and there you were. There was a tilt over the front seat; if you only wanted the buggy to carry two, you could fold down the back seat, and there you had a handsome, roomy, single buggy. It would go near fifty pounds.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.