[Editor: A brief obituary of Patrick Hartigan, who wrote under the name of “John O’Brien”. Published in the Charleville Times (Charleville, Qld.), 31 December 1952.] “Around the Boree Log” Death of author Monsignor Patrick Hartigan, author of an Australian bestseller, … [Read more...] about “Around the Boree Log”: Death of author [31 December 1952]
Patrick Joseph Hartigan [see also reference]
Works of John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
[Editor: This list contains various works by John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan); for biographical information, click here. As there are many older words and phrases in his poems, including quite a few of Irish origin, which may be unfamiliar to many readers, a glossary has … [Read more...] about Works of John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
John O’Brien was the pen-name of Patrick Joseph Hartigan (1878-1952), an author, poet, and Catholic priest. He wrote four books (two of which were published posthumously). O’Brien is best known for his first book of poetry, Around the Boree Log and Other Verses (1921). Patrick … [Read more...] about John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)