Index for Works of Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson by A. B. Paterson

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Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941 Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941
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Okay, this one's a bit different, but hear me out. Imagine you've just fallen in love with 'The Man from Snowy River' or 'Waltzing Matilda,' and you want to dive deeper into the world of Banjo Paterson. This book isn't another collection of poems. It's the ultimate key. It's a detailed index compiled by the man himself, cataloging all his own work. Think of it as a treasure map drawn by the pirate. It solves the mystery of 'What else did he write?' and 'Where can I find it?' It’s for anyone who wants to move beyond the famous verses and truly explore the full legacy of Australia's most beloved bush poet.
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Produced by David Widger INDEX FOR WORKS OF ANDREW BARTON 'BANJO' PATERSON By Andrew Barton Paterson Compiled by David Widger CONTENTS ## THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER AND OTHERS ## RIO GRANDE'S LAST RACE AND OTHER VERSES ## THREE ELEPHANT POWER AND OTHER STORIES ## SALTBUSH BILL, J.P., AND OTHER VERSES ## AN OUTBACK MARRIAGE THE OLD BUSH SONGS TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES < THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER AND OTHER VERSES (Second edition) by Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson CONTENTS Preface Prelude Contents with First Lines: THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER AND OTHER VERSES The Man from Snowy River Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve Clancy of the Overflow Conroy's Gap Our New Horse An Idyll of Dandaloo The Geebung Polo Club The Travelling Post Office Saltbush Bill A Mountain Station Been There Before The Man Who Was Away The Man from Ironbark The Open Steeplechase The Amateur Rider On Kiley's Run Frying Pan's Theology The Two Devines In the Droving Days Lost Over the Range Only a Jockey How M'Ginnis Went Missing A Voice from the Town A Bunch of Roses Black Swans The All Right 'Un The Boss of the 'Admiral Lynch' A Bushman's Song How Gilbert Died The Flying Gang Shearing at Castlereagh The Wind's Message Johnson's Antidote Ambition and Art The Daylight is Dying In Defence of the Bush Last Week Those Names A Bush Christening How the Favourite Beat Us The Great Calamity Come-by-Chance Under the Shadow of Kiley's Hill Jim Carew The Swagman's Rest [From the section of Advertisements at the end of the 1911 printing.] RIO GRANDE'S LAST RACE AND OTHER VERSES by A. B. Paterson CONTENTS Contents with First Lines RIO GRANDE'S LAST RACE AND OTHER VERSES Rio Grande's Last Race By the Grey Gulf-water With the Cattle Mulga Bill's Bicycle The Pearl Diver The City of Dreadful Thirst Saltbush Bill's Gamecock Hay and Hell and Booligal A Walgett Episode Father Riley's Horse The Scotch Engineer Song of the Future Anthony Considine Song of the Artesian Water A Disqualified Jockey's Story The Road to Gundagai Saltbush Bill's Second Fight Hard Luck Song of the Federation The Old Australian Ways The Ballad of the 'Calliope' Do They Know The Passing of Gundagai The Wargeilah Handicap Any Other Time The Last Trump Tar and Feathers It's Grand Out of Sight The Road to Old Man's Town The Old Timer's Steeplechase In the Stable "He Giveth His Beloved Sleep" Driver Smith There's Another Blessed Horse Fell Down On the Trek The Last Parade With French to Kimberley Johnny Boer What Have the Cavalry Done Right in the Front of the Army That V.C. Fed Up Jock! Santa Claus From a section of Advertisements, 1909. THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER, RIO GRANDE'S LAST RACE, AND OTHER VERSES. Biographical Note: THREE ELEPHANT POWER AND OTHER STORIES by Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson CONTENTS 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, By Knott Gold Chapter I.—WANTED, A PONY Chapter II.—BLINKY BILL'S SACRIFICE Chapter III.—EXIT ALGY Chapter IV.—RUNNING THE RULE Chapter V.—THE TRICKS OF THE TURF SALTBUSH BILL, J.P., AND OTHER VERSES By A. B. Paterson [Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson, Australian poet & journalist. 1864-1941.] CONTENTS SALTBUSH BILL, J.P., AND OTHER VERSES Song of the Pen Song of the Wheat Brumby's Run Saltbush Bill on the Patriarchs The Reverend Mullineux The Wisdom of Hafiz...

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This book is exactly what the title says: an index. But don't let that fool you. Compiled by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson, it's a meticulous, self-authored catalog of his own literary output. It lists his poems, ballads, and other writings, often with details on where they were first published. It's not a narrative with characters and plot; it's the organized blueprint of a legendary career.

Why You Should Read It

This is a book for the curious fan. If you only know 'Waltzing Matilda,' this index opens a door to a whole world. It shows the incredible breadth of Paterson's work. You get a real sense of the man as a working writer, not just a mythical figure. It's strangely personal—seeing how he categorized his own life's work. It turns reading from a passive activity into a kind of literary archaeology. You use this index as a tool to hunt down lesser-known gems and piece together his complete story.

Final Verdict

This isn't a casual bedtime read. It's a specialist's tool and a history lover's dream. It's perfect for students, researchers, or super-fans of Australian literature who want to go beyond the greatest hits. If you've ever wanted to explore Banjo Paterson's world beyond the anthology on your shelf, this index is your essential, authoritative guide. Think of it as the ultimate companion for a deep dive into a national icon.



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Noah Jackson
2 months ago

I almost skipped this one, yet it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. I’d rate this higher if I could.

Jackson Moore
4 months ago

Believe the hype, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Christopher Hill
3 months ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. Well worth recommending.

Christopher Gonzalez
2 months ago

I approached this with curiosity because the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Truly inspiring.

Sarah Roberts
1 month ago

It took me a while to start, but the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. Worth every second of your time.

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