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Australia's funniest yarns : a humourous collection of colourful yarns and true tales from life on the land / by Graham Seal.

Australia's funniest yarns : a humourous collection of colourful yarns and true tales from life on the land / by Graham Seal.
Australia's funniest yarns :
Whatever the circumstances, Australians have always found something to laugh about, laugh at or laugh off. Graham Seal has been gathering traditional stories from country towns and the outback for decades, and here he compiles the very funniest stories he has encountered. Graham Seal is a former Professor of Folklore at Curtin University. He is a leading expert on Australian cultural history and an award-winning songwriter. He is the bestselling author of Great Australian Stories, Larrikins, Bush Tales and Other Great Australian Stories, Great Australian Journeys, Great Bush Stories and Great Convict Stories.

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Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date
827.9/SEA
Adult Non-Fiction   Port Macquarie . On Loan . 10 May 2024
827.9/SEA
Adult Non-Fiction   Wauchope . Available .  
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Record Number 635855
ISBN 9781760528454
Author Seal, Graham
Title Australia's funniest yarns : a humourous collection of colourful yarns and true tales from life on the land / by Graham Seal.
Cover title Australia's funniest yarns : traditional humour from the bush and the outback
Publication details Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2019.
Pagination etc. xi, 337 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm.
Summary Note Whatever the circumstances, Australians have always found something to laugh about, laugh at or laugh off. Graham Seal has been gathering traditional stories from country towns and the outback for decades, and here he compiles the very funniest stories he has encountered.
History Graham Seal is a former Professor of Folklore at Curtin University. He is a leading expert on Australian cultural history and an award-winning songwriter. He is the bestselling author of Great Australian Stories, Larrikins, Bush Tales and Other Great Australian Stories, Great Australian Journeys, Great Bush Stories and Great Convict Stories.
Subject Australian wit and humor
Manners and customs
National characteristics, Australian
Australia -- Social life and customs
Humour
National characteristics, Australian
Folklore -- Australia
Country life -- Australia
Australia -- Social life and customs
Australian
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