Henry Lawson
Henry Archibald Hertzberg Lawson was an Australian writer and bush poet. Along with his contemporary Banjo Paterson, Lawson is among the best-known Australian poets and fiction writers of the colonial period and is often called Australia's "greatest short story writer".
In the Days When the World Was Wide, and Other Verses
Journey through a collection of poems where the spirit of mateship battles the harsh realities of the Australian outback in days gone by.
By Henry Lawson
Joe Wilson and His Mates
Amidst the harsh landscapes of rural Australia, a bushman's recollections of love and friendship intertwine humor and hardship, painting a vivid picture of life in the late 19th century.
By Henry Lawson
On the Track
Against the vast backdrop of the Australian gold rush, characters search for love and acceptance as they struggle with their relationships and a hard landscape.
By Henry Lawson
Children of the Bush
In the harsh Australian outback, a towering figure of kindness navigates life among shearers and struggling bushmen and is always ready with a helping hand.
By Henry Lawson
While the Billy Boils
Experience heartwarming tales of friendship, humor, and survival in the rugged Australian outback during the gold rush era,.
By Henry Lawson
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry Lawson
Enter the rugged landscapes and heartfelt tales of Australia's past with a guide to the collected works of a celebrated storyteller.
By Henry Lawson
The Rising of the Court
Step into a grim courtroom where the forgotten fight for dignity amidst a system that grinds them down.
By Henry Lawson
Verses popular and humorous
Experience the humor and heart of 19th-century Australia through these lively verses depicting friendship, hardship, and the everyday lives of its people.
By Henry Lawson
Over the Sliprails
Passengers on a rugged journey face grumpy drivers and suspicious illnesses, revealing the harsh yet humorous realities of life in the Australian outback.
By Henry Lawson