By Reef and Palm

Why this is free

In Australia

Louis Becke (author) died in 1913. Australian copyright then lasted 50 years after the author's death, so it ended on 31 December 1963. The 2005 extension to 70 years did not revive copyright that had already expired.

George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke (introduction) died in 1895. Australian copyright then lasted 50 years after the author's death, so it ended on 31 December 1945. The 2005 extension to 70 years did not revive copyright that had already expired.

In the United States

First published in 1894. In the United States, works published before 1 January 1931 are in the public domain.

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rights.json, checked 2026-10-19. Death dates: Louis Becke (Wikidata, ADB, catalogue); George Herbert, 13th Earl of Pembroke (Wikidata). First publication: reference.