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Issue Details: First known date: 1903... 1903 Australische Skizzen : Fern im Sud
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:Pan Publishing House , 1945 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Australiai"A lone old maid, amid the solitude", Stefan von Kotze , single work poetry (p. 3)
Note: As 'Dedication'
Introduction, L. L. Politzer , single work prose
Politzer commends the clear observation informing Kotze's writings about his experiences as a new chum in the Australia of the 1890s, as well his prophetic vision and his humour.
 (p. 5)
Journey from Cooktown to Maytown, Stefan von Kotze , single work poetry
Von Kotze describes a journey by train and mail coach from Cooktown to Maytown in the vicinity of the old Palmer goldfield. Struck by the harshness of the landscape, he speculates on the effects it has on the inhabitants.
 (p. 11 - 24)
Wrotham Park Cattle Station, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose (p. 25 - 37)
Bush Life, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Describes many aspects of bush life including the interminable yarns, the damage done by missionaries, the suffering of cattle and horses during a drought, kangaroo hunting, and swimming a flooded river.
 (p. 39 - 58)
Coastal Landscape, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Depressed by the unhappiness of the squatter's new wife and the loss of thousands of cattle from a Texas fever, a disease carried by cattle ticks, Krotze decides it is time to leave Wrotham Park. He travels to the coast and stops at Ingham, although he is less than impressed with the town.
 (p. 59 - 73)
In the Mountains, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze has a brief experience with cane cutting before travelling through the mining districts of North Queensland. He meets a number of hatters, old men who work the alluvial fields alone, and describes their lonely lives.
 (p. 75 - 87)
About Mining, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze discusses Australia's mining industry. He describes a thriving Charters Towers and his tour of one of the district's underground gold mines.
 (p. 88 - 96)
Experiences in Early Australian Journalism, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze describes working for two Charters Towers newspapers, the Miner, and the Eagle, the latter of which he became the editor. He discusses Australian journalism, especially The Bulletin, which he commends for its support of Australian literature, although his opinion of Australian poets and fiction writers is lukewarm.
 (p. 97-105)
At Sea, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze is persuaded by an acquaintance to join him on his yacht, which he plans to sail from Townsville to Thursday Island.
 (p. 106 - 114)
Sheep Breeding and Justice, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze discusses the difficulties facing sheep farming and agriculture, as well as describing a hypothetical prosecution for drunkenness.
 (p. 115 - 123)
Final Observations, Stefan von Kotze , single work prose
Kotze offers some final thoughts on Australia and its future.
 (p. 124 - 128)
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