Bush Studies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162656557)

Bush Studies is a collection of short stories written by Australian author Barbara Baynton. The book was first published in 1902 and has since become a classic of Australian literature. The stories in Bush Studies are set in the harsh and unforgiving Australian bush, and explore the lives of the people who inhabit this remote and isolated environment. The characters in the stories are often struggling to survive in a world that is hostile and indifferent to their needs. Baynton's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape, as well as its exploration of themes such as gender, class, and power. The stories in Bush Studies are haunting and evocative, and offer a unique perspective on life in the Australian bush at the turn of the 20th century.The most pronounced feature of Jyne's face was her mouth, and it seemed proud of its teeth, especially of the top row. Without any apparent effort, the last tooth there was always visible. She was a great power in the bush, being styled by the folk themselves ""Rabbit Ketcher"", which, translated, means midwife. And the airs Jyne gave herself were justifiable, for she was the only ""Rabbit Ketcher"" this side of the township. To bring a qualified midwife from civilization would have represented a crippling expenditure to these cockies. Jyne's moderate fees were usually four-legged.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Barbara Baynton
ISBN-10: 1162656557
ISBN-13: 9781162656557
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.17d