{"product_id":"the-man-from-ironbark-and-a-bush-christening-by-a-b-paterson","title":"The Man from Ironbark and A Bush Christening by A. B. Paterson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo humorous classics of Australian bush verse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hardcover is scuffed and with bumped\/worn corners and spine ends. The front inner hinge is split with binding mesh exposed. Endpapers are spotted\/foxed and have a handwritten name; pencil writing is visible on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated volume brings together two of A. B. 'Banjo' Paterson's humorous narrative poems, capturing the characters, speech and comic mishaps of Australian bush life. In The Man from Ironbark, a visitor's encounter with a city barber produces a memorable misunderstanding; in A Bush Christening, an attempt to give a bush youngster a proper name takes an unexpected turn. Quentin Hole's illustrations accompany Paterson's lively rhythms and storytelling, making the poems accessible for reading aloud as well as enjoying on the page. A playful introduction to two enduring pieces of Australian verse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613541990612,"sku":"TVJ-033106","price":6.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/TVJ-033106-1.jpg?v=1790813925","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/the-man-from-ironbark-and-a-bush-christening-by-a-b-paterson","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}