'If you've got a minute to spare I'll more than gladly relate to you the real, true, fair-dinkum, ridgy-didge, authentic story ... ' Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is one of Australia's most popular storytellers. In this collection, he has gathered together adventures for young readers that tell, in the authentic voices of Australia's men and women, the funny, sad, surprising and dramatic stories of a way of life that is fast disappearing. Includes droving, railway, shearing, outback and flying doctor stories from the original 'Great Australian' series. for 10-14 year olds.