Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda The story of Australia's favourite song is told. Subjects include the Australian swagman, the 1929 depression, Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, Norman Lindsay, the story behind the song, glossary notes and the original and current words and music. The song and history is fully illustrated by Lance Ross, plus there are many humorous pen drawings by Norman Lindsay and painting reproductions by Tom Roberts and Frederick McCubbin. |
