[Editor: This is a short story from The Bushwhackers: Sketches of Life in the Australian Outback (1929) by P. R. Stephensen.] The bushwhackers When Bill and Jim Darley landed in Australia, they were astonished most by the tallness of the trees. Great smooth shining white … [Read more...] about The bushwhackers [by P. R. Stephensen]
P. R. Stephensen (1901-1965) (author)
The Bushwhackers [by P. R. Stephensen, 1929]
[Editor: This collection of short stories by P. R. Stephensen was published in 1929.] The Bushwhackers Sketches of Life in the Australian Outback by P. R. Stephensen Contents The bushwhackers Death at sundown Mounted on Edith Willy Ah Foo Strength … [Read more...] about The Bushwhackers [by P. R. Stephensen, 1929]
Lions in the path: Book publishing in Australia [by P. R. Stephensen, 31 March 1934]
[Editor: An article by P. R. Stephensen on the need for a book publishing industry in Australia. Published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 31 March 1934.] Lions in the path Book publishing in Australia A survey of the field (By P. R. … [Read more...] about Lions in the path: Book publishing in Australia [by P. R. Stephensen, 31 March 1934]
Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
[Editor: This article is highly critical of P. R. Stephensen and The Publicist, saying that their promotion of their brand of Australianism is carried out in such an abusive and spiteful manner that it is difficult to take their advocacy seriously.] Book Talk Publicist … [Read more...] about Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
Australian literature: Publishing company to be formed [5 October 1932]
[Editor: An article regarding the intention of P. R. Stephensen to start a new publishing company in Australia, so as to “encourage the expression of a distinctively Australian spirit”. Published in The West Australian, 5 October 1932.] Australian literature. Publishing … [Read more...] about Australian literature: Publishing company to be formed [5 October 1932]