Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton) 1864-1941 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of short stories published in 1917. This anthology presents nineteen tales that capture authentic Australian life with Paterson's distinctive humor and keen eye for character. From motor cars to livestock, from bar-room oracles to amateur gardeners, these stories explore everyday happenings and reveal the underlying comedy of Australian rural and town life. Critics praised the collection as superior work, noting that discernment of character and authentic Australian tone shine through every page. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Three elephant power -- The Oracle -- The cast-iron canvasser -- The Merino sheep -- The bullock -- White-when-he's-wanted -- The downfall of Mulligan's -- The amateur gardener -- Thirsty Island -- Dan Fitzgerald explains -- The cat -- Sitting in judgment -- The dog -- The dog as a sportsman -- Concerning a steeplechase rider -- Victor second -- Concerning a dog-fight -- His masterpiece -- Done for the double. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Elephant_Power_and_Other_Stories Release date is 2008-06-29 Produced by A. Light, L. Bowser, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Fiction Short stories, Australian Australia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/307 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/307 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133029.0 307