"Joe Wilson and his friends" is a classic collection of short stories by the Australian writer Henry Lawson. In his works, the author depicts the life of ordinary workers and farmers, their everyday joys and worries. Shades of the Australian landscape, an atmosphere of friendship and mutual assistance - all this is the basis of stories about heroic deeds and everyday trials of the main character Joe Wilson and his unusual friends. This book is not only an interesting read, but also a unique window into the world of Australian literature and culture of the 19th century.