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100	1		_aGibson, George Herbert, _d1846-1921
245	1	0	_aSoutherly Busters
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-04-14
508			_aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHumorous poetry
653			_aAustralia -- Poetry
700	1		_aClint, Alfred, _d1807-1883
700	1		_aScott, Montagu
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45391
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