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A resourceful miner devises an ingenious scheme to expedite his fishing, but it does not quite go as planned.

This collection was published in 1901 and contains some of Lawson's best known stories. Most of the stories are set in the Australian bush, and feature many of Lawson's iconic characters, like squatters, swagmen, and struggling selector farmers. A persistent theme is the harshness of rural life and the inevitability of personal tragedy.

This collection consists of eight short stories and nine poems and was first published in 1910. The opening story is an examination of a quaint legal custom in New South Wales whereby a defendant could be sentenced to a period of imprisonment that was to end when the court hearing finished.

As a vivid portrait of alienation and despair few narratives have surpassed Henry Lawson’s depiction of the grinding poverty endured by many settlers in the Australian outback. In the simple and direct language of his stoic narrator, Joe Wilson, he delivers an unforgettable depiction of a pioneering way of life, but one completely stripped of glamour or glory. Generally considered to be one of the finest Australian short stories ever written, Water Them Geraniums is read by Australian narrator, Denis Daly.

Dive into the heart of Australias Outback with Dramatic Selections from Henry Lawsons Short Stories. Experience the struggles and triumphs of characters like Sister Hannah, who brings hope to a struggling Salvation Army in Bourke, and encounter the eerie legend of The Hairy Man, Australias own Bigfoot. Each tale, masterfully narrated and brought to life by a talented cast, showcases Lawsons unique storytelling and vivid depictions of life in the rugged Australian landscape. Join us on this captivating journey through friendship, resilience, and the spirit of the land.