02135cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500220015226400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050800900039152011180048153400450159965300200164465300240166470000300168870000190171885600430173799900170178045391UtSlPG20260610134036.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGibson, George Herbert,d1846-192110aSoutherly Busters 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-04-14  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"Southerly Busters" by George Herbert Gibson is a collection of humorous poetry and anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This volume captures the essence of Australian bush life, often highlighting the rambunctious experiences of characters in rural settings, including the trials of squatters, shepherds, and the occasional stockman. The author includes various comedic narratives that intertwine camaraderie, hardship, and the spirit of exploration typical of the era.  The opening of "Southerly Busters" sets the stage for the author’s reflections and humorous takes on life in Australia through the humorous musings of "Ironbark." The preface showcases a witty self-deprecating tone as the author speaks to his inexperience and attempts to connect with the public and the expectations that come with literary production. Through the poem-styled narratives, readers are introduced to eccentric characters encountering the trials of daily life, society's quirks, and personal foibles, often infused with a slice of self-reflection and societal observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHumorous poetry  aAustralia -- Poetry1 aClint, Alfred,d1807-18831 aScott, Montagu40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45391  c86230d86230