Publisher's Synopsis
Joe Wilson and His Mates is a classic Australian novel by Henry Lawson, first published in 1901. The novel tells the story of Joe Wilson, a young man from the bush who moves to the city in search of work and adventure. Along the way, he meets a group of fellow working-class men, including Dave Regan, Jim Bently, and Andy Page, who become his mates and companions.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for survival in the harsh Australian landscape. It is a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in the bush and the city, and the challenges faced by ordinary Australians during this time.Joe Wilson and His Mates is widely regarded as one of Henry Lawson's greatest works, and is considered a classic of Australian literature. It is a powerful and moving story that captures the spirit of the Australian people and their determination to overcome adversity.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.
