Joe Wilson and His Mates by Henry Lawson
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| Author | Lawson, Henry, 1867-1922 |
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| Title | Joe Wilson and His Mates |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Wilson_and_His_Mates |
| Credits | Produced by Alan R. Light, Gary M. Johnson, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Joe Wilson and His Mates" by Henry Lawson is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century. The book mainly focuses on the experiences of Joe Wilson, a bushman in Australia, and his encounters with mates and women against the backdrop of rural life, love, and the hardships of the Australian bush. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Joe Wilson's reflections on happiness and love as he reminisces about his courting days with his future wife, Mary. Joe shares insights into his past, his insecurities, and the clumsy interactions he has with women, particularly Mary, and he recounts humorous yet poignant moments that highlight his character and the men he associates with. Through a series of anecdotes, the opening portion establishes the tone of the stories, blending humor with an exploration of deeper themes of affection, camaraderie, and the challenges of life in the rugged Australian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1036 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 398 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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