On The Wallaby, The Diary of a Queensland Swagma

Name: On The Wallaby, The Diary of a Queensland Swagman
Author: Edward S. Sorenson

The On The Wallaby: The Diary of a Queensland Swagman is a work written by Edward S. Sorenson. It is a first-hand account of the life of a swagman, or itinerant worker, in the Australian outback during the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of a swagman as he travels from one place to another, looking for work and a place to stay. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, from fellow swagmen to Aboriginal people, and experiences the harshness of the outback. He also encounters the beauty of the land, and the kindness of strangers. The book is a vivid and detailed account of the swagman's life, and provides an insight into the hardships and joys of life in the outback. It is a fascinating look at a way of life that has all but disappeared in modern Australia.

By Edward S. Sorenson · First published 1915 · Genre: Biography, Travel Writing, Historical Fiction · 15 chapters

Chapter 1: Setting Out from Brisbane -- Getting Directions
Chapter 2: Rules of the Track--a Diverting Hour With a Veteran
Chapter 3: The First Night Out--travellers' Fires
Chapter 4: Matilda Breeze--kenny Rye
Chapter 5: Kenny's Old Friends--a Night Adventure--'brumby' Bill Willet
Chapter 6: Nanango--arty the Tinker--bush Fires
Chapter 7: Mixed. Drinks--a Pleasant Night at Taabinga-- a Long Stage to Burrandowan
Chapter 8: A Man from Aramac. -- Bush Cook's.--"shovelling Archie."
Chapter 9: The Last Match,--possums.--aboriginal Managers.--the Travellers' Hut
Chapter 10: A Long "short Cut"--the Bard of Juandah
Chapter 11: On the Dawson River.--leichhardt's Track.--wool-o
Chapter 12: Eurombah.--george Boyce.--a Deal in Brumbies
Chapter 13: Hornet Bank--grim Memories of the Blacks
Chapter 14: Night Duty--cooking for Crows--george Gets Bushed--strathmore
Chapter 15: In a Scalper's Camp--a Night Attack--westward-ho

On The Wallaby, The Diary of a Queensland Swagma

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