Additional information
| Weight | 523 g |
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| Dimensions | 230 × 150 × 28 mm |
| ISBN | 9781925877076 |
| Format | |
| Imprint | Boolarong Press |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| Subject | History |
Waltzing Matilda – Australia’s Accidental Anthem
$32.99
W. Benjamin Lindner
This song that started as an accidental collaboration in outback Queensland in 1895 caused the death of a seven-year relationship and went on to inspire a nation during World War II, following Banjo Paterson’s death in 1941.
Waltzing Matilda ─ Australia’s Accidental Anthem written by a criminal barrister, is a forensic history of the events, the people and the places that led to the writing of Australia’s internationally famous song. This evidence-based approach dispels many of the myths and historical inaccuracies that have become folklore.
The facts about the swagman, the contribution of Christina Macpherson and Sarah Riley and the timing and the place of the composition are all revealed.
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admin –
Lindner has painstakingly researched the movements of Banjo Paterson, Christina Macpherson and Sarah Riley to ensure the accuracy of the timing of Waltzing Matilda’s composition. He has presented the facts substantiated by documents and references. This is the best account to date of the composition of Waltzing Matilda.
Jeff Close
Chairman Waltzing Matilda Centre
admin –
A significant history of the origins of the song, it will probably become a new bible for those who love to argue about facets of Australian nationalism, poetry, and folklore.
… Without her (Christina Macpherson) there would have been no waltzing and no Matilda. Lindner’s book virtually clinches this argument.
Geoffrey Blainey AC
kellydank (verified owner) –
I totally agree with Professor Blainey. This book is now the bible on the story of our great song. What’s important we now have a better understanding of the roles of the two women, Macpherson and Riley, without whom the song would not have been written.
It is also a reminder to us that we are not the ones who are doing it tough. Those pioneers travelled long distances, taking many weeks and endured many hardships including the death of many children. Our life is easy.