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On the Spur of the Moment

If you need a present for someone who has everything, or used to live in the country, lives overseas or loves tales of times gone by – remember Bruce Walker’s Australian Bush Poetry book “On the Spur of the Moment”.  Many horse people are familiar with Bruce Walker’s poems having heard him recite at many a Show.

It is full of interest for young and old with poems and stories of Bruce’s past experiences & stories told to him by his father.  Some stories will have you laughing, some will make you think, some are a little sad but all will fascinate and entertain you.

Experience the thrill of a headlong gallop down the mountainside, the sadness of losing your four-legged friend, the wonder of yesteryear with its history and amusing tales. Laugh at the dog in the sawmill and a bushman's first attempt at snow skiing.

If you are young or old, this is an ideal present; there is something in this book for everybody, with poems and the stories behind them and several beautiful original drawings that capture the spirit of adventure.

 Cover of "On the Spur of the Moment"

 

On The Spur of the Moment

"I believe that Bruce is one of Australia’s most talented Bush Poets.”                      Gabi Hollows
                              Director – The Fred Hollows Foundation

"Every young poet has a place in this wide land to tell his story about the bush, about our people, it is one way to express our feelings.  Bruce has done it well."
                                  R.M. Williams
AO, CMG

 “Bruce Walker’s poems remind me so much of when I was a kid growing up in Toowoomba.  My dad used to fascinate us with stories of when he worked as a builder out in the backblocks of Queensland.”   Gina Jeffreys - Singer

 “In ‘Multicultural’, Bruce creates a pithy, vigorous and charming portrayal of the rich ethnic tapestry which makes the fabric of modern Australia.”
                                            Alan Jones - Broadcaster

The Introduction was written by Gabi Hollows and
the Foreword by R.M.Williams,
who sadly passed away aged 95 on 4th November, 2003.

It is a beautiful hardcover book bound in the traditional manner with a linen cover, gold embossed and lovely illustrations by John Flakelar & Margaret Grant.

A delightful small Coffee Table volume.

Copies can be bought from R.M. Williams stores

or..

Contact us to get your Autographed copies.

Send us some message details and Bruce will personalise the greeting for you or the lucky recipient of this fine gift

Cost is only $25-00 + postage
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