A Mountain Station
A Mountain Station by Andrew Barton Paterson is a novel that tells the story of a group of climbers who embark on an expedition to scale a mountain in the Himalayas. The book follows their journey, including the challenges they face and the personal struggles they encounter along the way. Through their experiences, Paterson explores themes of adventure, perseverance, and the human condition.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Narrative, Humor · 451 words
First lines
I bought a run a while ago, On country rough and ridgy, Where wallaroos and wombats grow -- The Upper Murrumbidgee. The grass is rather scant, it's true, But this a fair exchange is, The sheep can see a lovely view By climbing up the ranges.
And She-oak Flat's the station's name, I'm not surprised at that, sirs: The oaks were there before I came, And I supplied the flat, sirs. A man would wonder how it's done, The stock so soon decreases -- They sometimes tumble off the run And break themselves to pieces.
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A Mountain Station is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Narrative, Humor, Australian Literature, Satire
- Length: 451 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story about the experiences of a station owner, focusing on personal and environmental challenges.
- Humor — The poem contains elements of humor, particularly in the portrayal of misfortunes and the narrator's resigned attitude.
- Australian Literature — The setting and themes reflect Australian rural life and culture, characteristic of works by Andrew Barton Paterson.
Tags
adventure · mountaineering · travel · nature · wilderness · exploration · australia · outback · landscape · environment · climate · weather