The Man from Snowy River
The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, first published in 1895, is the collection that made Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson famous as a balladist of the Australian bush. Most of the poems first appeared in the Sydney Bulletin, and Rolf Boldrewood's short preface welcomes them as songs for a young nation. Alongside the title ballad of a wild mountain ride after an escaped colt, the book holds "Clancy of the Overflow," "The Man from Ironbark," "Saltbush Bill," "The Geebung Polo Club" and "In Defence of the Bush," Paterson's answer in a friendly verse quarrel with Henry Lawson. Drovers, shearers, jockeys and swagmen ride through quick, rhyming stanzas that move easily between humor and loss. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Man from Snowy River
The Man from Snowy River by A. B. Paterson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Man from Snowy River in the public domain?
Yes. The Man from Snowy River by A. B. Paterson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Man from Snowy River?
About 1 h 36 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Man from Snowy River?
The Man from Snowy River by A. B. Paterson is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
