Old Man Fire and Other Australian Stories – L. & G. Adams (1984)

Authors: L. (Lee) Adams and G. Adams
Publisher: Collins, Sydney
Year: 1984
Format: Hardcover
Pagination: Approx. 114 pages
Illustrations: Colour illustrations throughout
Size: Approx. 29 cm
ISBN: 0001012525

Description

Old Man Fire and Other Australian Stories by L. and G. Adams is an illustrated collection of Australian stories written for children.

The volume includes retellings of Aboriginal tales and legends, presented alongside colourful illustrations. Published by Collins in 1984, it reflects the style of Australian children's publishing of the period and will appeal to collectors of vintage Australian children's books and illustrated folklore.

The title is cited in Kerry White's Bibliography of Australian Children's Books, Volume 2.

Condition

Good. Bumping and chipping to the corners of the hardcover boards. Internally good, with some marks to pages consistent with age and previous use.

Why You’ll Love It

An attractive vintage Australian children's book combining folklore, storytelling and colourful illustration. Of particular interest to collectors of Australian children's literature, Aboriginal-themed children's books and 1980s illustrated books.