The Gundaroo Bullock
The Gundaroo Bullock is a novel by Andrew Barton Paterson, published in 1904. It tells the story of a young man named Jack who inherits a bullock from his uncle and embarks on a journey to sell it at an annual fair. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences challenges that test his resolve and character. The novel is set in the Australian outback and explores themes of adventure, perseverance, and self-discovery.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1904 · Genre: Poetry, Australian Literature, Historical · 533 words
First lines
Oh, there's some that breeds the Devon that's as solid as a stone, And there's some that breeds the brindle which they call the "Goulburn Roan"; But amongst the breeds of cattle there are very, very few Like the hairy-whiskered bullock that they bred at Gundaroo.
Far away by Grabben Gullen, where the Murrumbidgee flows, There's a block of broken countryside where no one ever goes; For the banks have gripped the squatters, and the free selectors too, And their stock are always stolen by the men of Gundaroo.
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The Gundaroo Bullock is listed on Textopian as a poem by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Australian Literature, Historical
- Length: 533 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — This work is primarily a poem authored by Andrew Barton Paterson, thus the genre of poetry is most suitable.
- Australian Literature — The book, authored by an Australian poet and located in Australia's environment, greatly suits the genre of Australian literature.
- Historical — The compilation provides historical insights into 19th Century Australian life, particularly rural life, aligning it to the historical genre.
Tags
Australian literature · classic fiction · frontier life · outback adventure · sheep farming · rural setting · historical fiction · coming of age · male protagonist · adventure story · nature writing · environmental themes