A Double Buggy at Lahey's Creek

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"A Double Buggy at Lahey's Creek"
Short story by Henry Lawson
CountryAustralia
Publication
Published in Blackwood's Magazine
Publication dateFebruary 1901
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"A Double Buggy at Lahey's Creek" is a short story by Australian writer and poet Henry Lawson, first published in 1901. [1] It was Lawson's second story to include the character of Joe Wilson; however, chronologically, it is fourth and final in the Joe Wilson series. The story recounts the events that befall Joe Wilson and his family, and which ultimately lead to his buying a double buggy for his wife, Mary.

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Plot summary

The story begins with Joe's earlier, unsuccessful attempts to acquire a double buggy, and how Mary's suggestion to grow potatoes becomes a profitable venture. Following a string of good luck, Joe decides to buy a double buggy for Mary, to show his appreciation for all the sacrifices she has made over the years of their marriage. The surprise gift strengthens what had been a somewhat unstable marriage.

Publication

Lawson finished writing "A Double Buggy at Lahey's Creek" in August 1900. [2] It was first published in Blackwood's Magazine in February 1901, [2] and it was later included in the following:

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