Spirit of the Land – The Coast – a selection of classic Australian poetry with contemporary Australian photography –

“Here for the first time is a collection of the finest Australian poetry dealing with the beauty and wildness of our coastal fringes. Spirit of the Land ‘The Coast’ is a selection of poetry from Australia’s rich literary heritage, featuring such greats as Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson.

Their poetry is complemented by stunning pictures by some of Australia’s most talented photographers, whose work captures the essence of our unique coastline. Their photographs bring the poetry to life, and show that the words of past Australian writers are as relevant today as they have ever been.”

additional photography: Lorrie Graham, Peter Jarver, Carolyn Johns, Philip Quirk, Peter Solness, Grenville Turner.

poets: Christopher Brennan, John Le Gay Brereton, James Cuthbertson, Victor Daley, George Essex Evans, Adam Lindsay Gordon, Henry Kendall, Henry Lawson, A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson.