The Colonial Mortuary Bard is a collection of stories by Louis Becke, a renowned Australian author. The stories are set in the colonial era of Australia, and focus on the lives of the people living in the outback. The stories explore the hardships of life in the outback, as well as the joys and sorrows of the people living there. The stories are told from the perspective of a bard, who is a storyteller and a poet. The bard is a witness to the lives of the people he meets, and his stories are filled with humor, pathos, and insight. The stories are a window into the lives of the people of the outback, and the struggles they faced in the colonial era.
By Louis Becke · First published 1901 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance