Download or read book Biography of a Book written by Paul Eggert and published by Penn State University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the life of Henry Lawson's iconic Australian 1896 short-story collection While the Billy Boils, from its creation and publication to its evolving public perception over the years. Examines the literary history and publishing industry of Australia, from the 1890s to the present.