Leichhardt's Grave (Nathan, Isaac)

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Publisher. Info. Sydney & London: W. Baker; Falkner, 1845.
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Work Title Leichhardt's Grave
Alternative. Title Leichhardt's Grave; an elegiac ode, on the scarcely doubtful fate of the amiable and talented naturalist - Leichhardt - whose life there is too much reson to fear has been sacrificed in the cause of Science, whilst endeavouring to effect an overland route to Port Essington.
Composer Nathan, Isaac
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IIN 14
First Publication. 1845
Librettist Robert Lynd
Language English
Dedication Ludwig Leichhardt
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, piano
Extra Information In fact, Leichhardt returned from the Port Essington expedition in December 1845. However this song presaged the fate of the explorer, who never returned from a later expedition in 1848.