xiii 139 pages, plus 32 listing other Angus and Robertson publications. The boards' edges area lightly chipped and bumped as are the head and tail of the spine strip, front end paper has been neatly removed, up to page 5, the fore-edge and the last few pages are lightly foxed, and pages 137 to 140 suffer from minor loss at the head's outer edge. Else the book is clean, unmarked and solid. " Rena Wallace grew up in the Australian bush, draws on her experiences and observations of nature to create vivid and evocative imagery in her poetry. The collection includes both free verse and rhyming poems, and covers a range of themes including love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. Many of the poems are written from the perspective of a young woman navigating her way through life, and reflect the challenges and joys of growing up in a remote and rugged landscape. A Bush Girl's Songs is a poignant and captivating collection of poetry that offers a unique insight into the Australian bush and the lives of those who call it home." (Kessinger Publishing)