Gordon of Dingley Dell: The Life of Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833–1870): Poet and Horseman – Compiled and Edited by Lorraine Day (2003)
Gordon of Dingley Dell: The Life of Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833–1870): Poet and Horseman – Compiled and Edited by Lorraine Day (2003)
Author:
Lorraine Day (Editor)
Publisher:
Freestyle Publications, Seaford, South Australia, 2003
Format:
Softcover
Pages:
166 pages, illustrated with photographs and portraits
ISBN:
9780958117500
Condition:
Very Good – Light wear to covers. Owner’s details handwritten inside the front cover.
Description:
This carefully compiled volume offers a compelling look into the life and legend of Adam Lindsay Gordon – Australia’s iconic poet, horseman, and larrikin. Drawing from a variety of sources, editor Lorraine Day paints a vivid portrait of Gordon’s short but vibrant life, from his equestrian feats and literary acclaim to the melancholy that marked his final days. The book is enriched with historical photographs and portraits, grounding Gordon's legacy in the cultural and colonial context of 19th-century Australia.
Why You'll Love It:
Perfect for admirers of Australian poetry, colonial history, and equestrian heritage, Gordon of Dingley Dell provides both insight and nostalgia. This edition is ideal for collectors of Australian biography or those fascinated by the romantic yet tragic figure of Adam Lindsay Gordon, whose poetry and daring spirit continue to echo through Australian literary tradition.
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