Buln-Buln and the Brolga

Annotated edition of a pioneering Australian novel, first published in 1948 under the pseudonym 'Tom Collins'. Set in Echuca on the Murray River, it tells of compulsive liar Fred, his earnest and liberal wife, and Bob the exceptionally uncivilised bushman. Examines subjects such as the slaughter of Aborigines and other injustices in colonial society. Author (1843-1912) had a varied career, and is best known for the classic novel, 'Such is Life'. Editor contributes an envoi, textual note, and annotations. She teaches literature at Deakin University, Melbourne, and contributed to the 'Annotated Such is Life'.Furphy, Joseph is the author of 'Buln-Buln and the Brolga', published 2001 under ISBN 9781875684595 and ISBN 187568459X.