Banjo Paterson published 2 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with The Man from Snowy River (1900). The best-known is The Old Bush Songs Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (1905).
Updated September 2026
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The Old Bush Songs Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days
Banjo Paterson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
An Outback Marriage (1906)
Waltzing Matilda (1971)
Novellas in order
The Man from Snowy River (1900)
The Animals Noah Forgot (1933)
Short story collections in order
Children's books in order
Mulga Bill's Bicycle (1973)
Poetry in order
The Collected Verse of A.b. Paterson (1921)
The Best of Banjo Paterson (1980)
Other books in order
The Old Bush Songs Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (1905)
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About Banjo Paterson
Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author, widely considered one of the greatest writers of Australia's colonial period.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Banjo Paterson FAQ
- How many books has Banjo Paterson written?
- Banjo Paterson published 2 novels, 2 novellas, 1 short story collection, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Banjo Paterson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Old Bush Songs Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days.
- What is Banjo Paterson's last book?
- The Animals Noah Forgot (1933).
- What is Banjo Paterson's most famous book?
- The Old Bush Songs Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (1905) is Banjo Paterson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Banjo Paterson's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Banjo Paterson are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.