Rio Grande's Last Race, and Other Verses

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rio Grande's Last Race and Other Verses" by A. B. Paterson is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The poems encapsulate themes of Australian life, nature, and the spirit of farming and rural culture, featuring various characters and narratives that bring to life the country's unique landscape and experiences. The opening of the collection introduces several verses that highlight different facets of Australian life, beginning with "Rio Grande's Last Race," which tells the poignant story of a fearless rider, Jack Macpherson, as he faces his destiny during a thrilling horse race. The poem employs vivid imagery of the racecourse and the spectral presence of past champions guiding him, setting a tone of tragic heroism. Other verses, such as "By the Grey Gulf-water" and "With the Cattle," expand the narrative to encompass themes of drought and perseverance amid hardship, suggesting a deep connection to the land and its challenging conditions. The opening portion poignantly showcases Paterson's ability to weave stories about the Australian spirit through engaging characters and evocative verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by A. Light, David M. Medinets, and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande%27s_Last_Race_and_Other_Verses

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1995-08-01