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  • Author:agent M. C. http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/martin-catherine
Issue Details: First known date: 1874... 1874 The Explorers and Other Poems
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:George Robertson , 1874 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Explorers : A Chronicle of the Burke and Wills Expedition. In Four Parts., M. C. , sequence poetry (p. 1-130)
The Explorers : Part First, M. C. , sequence poetry (p. 2-9)
[Introduction]i"The sound of many voices fills the air,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 2-9)
First Tale : The Pearl Cutteri"O yes, the workmanship is very fine,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 9-23)
Second Tale : 'Silent Jim'i"We got up a party on spec, to explore", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 24-34)
Third Tale : "The Mouse Tower" (A German Legend)i"In the city of Mentz, a Bishop dwelt", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 35-38)
Fourth Tale : On the Trampi"We were bound for the Darling River, my brother Dick and I;", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 38-48)
Fifth Tale : The Confessioni"Draw down the curtains thick and long", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 48-68)
The Explorers : Part Secondi"The sun is shining from a mid-day sky,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 69-89)
The Explorers : Part Thirdi"Three times has night her soothing shadow thrown", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 90-105)
The Explorers : Part Fourthi"Unruffled, night's mysterious curtain hung,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 106-130)
Lord Hectori"Lord Hector's arms are gleaming bright,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 133-147)
Heimweh The Shearer's Dream : An Idyll of the Bushi"It has been a regular roaster, and I have been out all day", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 147-153)
"God Guard the Ship Upon Her Way"i"I hear the tread of restless feet,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 154-155)
Eveningi"I NEVER believed in ghosts, and I cannot do so now", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 156-158)
A Fragmenti"The clouds were heavily laden, and the wind", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 159-161)
A Reminiscencei"A SPRAY of lilac blossoms, against a mould-stain'd wall", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 161-165)
A Battle-Cryi"On, on, through the din and the roar", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 165-168)
The Lake of the Wailing Childi"THERE rests a mist on the mountain's height,", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 168-185)
To a Kitten (Under a Garden-Hedge)i"In thy snowy coat thou art softly curled", M. C. , single work poetry (p. 185-189)
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