The Captain of the Push

Series: Verses Popular and Humorous

Henry Lawson

The story revolves around a group of men who work on a push boat that transports goods along the river. The Captain is a seasoned and experienced man who has spent his life working on the water. He is respected by his crew for his knowledge and skill, but also feared for his strict discipline. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that the Captain's past is marked by tragedy and hardship. His wife died in childbirth, and he was left to raise their child alone. The child eventually... AI Generated Content

~1906 CE

Available in: English