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The Offshore Racer

The Offshore Racer

$15.00 AUD
Author: Theodore A. Jonesbinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Publishing Co, 1974Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThe Offshore Racer by Theodore A. Jones explores the thrilling world of...
Shipwreck on Middleton Reef: The Story of a Tasman Survivor

Shipwreck on Middleton Reef: The Story of a Tasman Survivor

$20.00 AUD
Author: Bill & Aileen Belcherbinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, New Zealand, 1979Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book recounts the harrowing tale of Bill Belcher, who went...
Above Me Only Sky: A Portrait of the Tasmanian Wilderness

Above Me Only Sky: A Portrait of the Tasmanian Wilderness

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Author: Martin Hawesbinding: HardbackPublished: Hobart; Drinkwater Publishing, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a stunning visual and textual exploration of the Tasmanian...
Marie: A True Story

Marie: A True Story

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Author: Peter Maasbinding: HardbackPublished: Random House, Incorporated, 1983Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsMarie: A True Story tells the inspiring tale of Marie Ragghianti, who confronts...
Fake: The Passing Fortunes of a Counterfeiter

Fake: The Passing Fortunes of a Counterfeiter

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Author: Robert Baudinbinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen of Australia; Eyre Methuen, 1977, First UK edCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book chronicles the life of...
Confessions of a Taoist on Wall Street : a Chinese American Romance

Confessions of a Taoist on Wall Street : a Chinese American Romance

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Author: William David Paynebinding: HardbackPublished: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 1984Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book tells the story of a Chinese American's experiences...
I, Martha Adams

I, Martha Adams

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Author: Pauline Glen Winslowbinding: HardbackPublished: Arlington Books Publishers Ltd, 1982Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsI, Martha Adams is a compelling narrative that explores...
Bluey: The autobiography of Harold Lewis

Bluey: The autobiography of Harold Lewis

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Author: Harold Lewisbinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1985Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis autobiography provides an insightful look into the life of Harold Lewis, the...
Running with the Ball : Football's Foster Father

Running with the Ball : Football's Foster Father

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Author: Mancini, A. And Hibbins, G. M.binding: HardbackPublished: Lynedoch Publications, 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and career of Dom Mancini,...
Life Of Lorena Hickok: E. R.'s Friend

Life Of Lorena Hickok: E. R.'s Friend

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Author: Doris Faberbinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow And Co Inc, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Lorena Hickok, a close friend...
A Time to Speak

A Time to Speak

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Author: Helen Lewisbinding: HardbackPublished: Carroll & Graf Pub, 1994Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsA Time to Speak by Helen Lewis is a compelling exploration of...
The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

The Diary of a Country Parson, 1758-1802

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Author: James Woodfordebinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1949 reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis book is a collection of the diaries of the...
Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket

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Author: Richard Winstonbinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Co. Ltd, 1967Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and times of Thomas Becket,...
Personal Impressions (Selected writings)

Personal Impressions (Selected writings)

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Author: Isaiah Berlinbinding: HardbackPublished: Hogarth Press, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis collection of pen-portraits of the renowned public intellectual Isaiah Berlin brings him vividly...
The Crippled Tree

The Crippled Tree

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Author: Han Suyinbinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1965Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThe Crippled Tree chronicles the author's life and experiences in China during...
Davis McCaughey, A Life

Davis McCaughey, A Life

$100.00 AUD
Author: Sarah Martinbinding: HardbackPublished: UNSW Press, 2012Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionThis biography explores the life and contributions of Davis McCaughey, highlighting...
The Beloved Little Admiral

The Beloved Little Admiral

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Author: Vivian Stuartbinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale, 1967Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionThe Beloved Little Admiral tells the life story of Admiral of...
DEBONAIR JACK. A Biography of Sir John Longstaff 1861-1941

DEBONAIR JACK. A Biography of Sir John Longstaff 1861-1941

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Author: Prue Joskebinding: HardbackPublished: Claremont, Melbourne, 1994Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and achievements of Sir John Longstaff, a prominent Australian...
Martin Boyd: A Life

Martin Boyd: A Life

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Author: Brenda Niallbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Martin Boyd, an influential Australian artist and...
James Edward Neild: Victorian Virtuoso

James Edward Neild: Victorian Virtuoso

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Author: Harold Lovebinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1989Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and works of James Edward Neild, a notable...
An Elizabethan: Sir Horatio Palavicino

An Elizabethan: Sir Horatio Palavicino

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Author: Lawrence Stonebinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford, 1956Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Sir Horatio Palavicino, a notable...
Little Big Top

Little Big Top

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Author: Fred Lordbinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby Limited, 1965Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsLittle Big Top is a captivating book by Fred Lord that takes...
Bright Star of Exile: Jacob Adler and the Yiddish Theatre

Bright Star of Exile: Jacob Adler and the Yiddish Theatre

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Author: Lulla Rosenfeldbinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1977Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Jacob Adler, a significant...
Westering Man: The Life of Joseph Walker

Westering Man: The Life of Joseph Walker

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Author: Bil Gilbertbinding: HardbackPublished: Atheneum, 1983 reprintCondition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsWestering Man: The Life of Joseph Walker explores the life and adventures...
Henrik Ibsen; The Farewell to Poetry 1864-1882 & The Top of A Cold Mountain 1883-1906 (Two-Volume Set)

Henrik Ibsen; The Farewell to Poetry 1864-1882 & The Top of A Cold Mountain 1883-1906 (Two-Volume Set)

$55.00 AUD
Author: Michael Meyerbinding: HardbackPublished: Rupert Hart-Davis, 1971Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis two-volume set explores the works of Henrik Ibsen during a critical...
Jose Antonio Paez

Jose Antonio Paez

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Author: R. B. Cunninghame Grahambinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1929Condition: book: Very good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life of José Antonio...
As I Walked Down New Grub Street

As I Walked Down New Grub Street

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Author: Walter Allenbinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1981Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book serves as a commentary on George Gissing's novel 'New Grub Street', exploring...
A Threefold Cord

A Threefold Cord

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Author: A. Maude Roydenbinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1947Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsA Threefold Cord is an autobiographical work by A. Maude...
Illiberal Liberal: Robert Lowe in New South Wales

Illiberal Liberal: Robert Lowe in New South Wales

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Author: Knightbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne UP, 1966Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book explores the life and political career of Robert Lowe, Viscount Sherbrooke, focusing...
People in Glass House: Growing Up at Government House

People in Glass House: Growing Up at Government House

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Author: Adelaide Lubbockbinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1977Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: Previous ownerThis memoir explores the author's experiences growing up at Government House, providing insights into life...
Six O'Clock Diamon

Six O'Clock Diamon

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Author: Gus Officerbinding: HardbackPublished: Woolhouse Press, 2008Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsSix O'Clock Diamon is the personal account of a young man from Warrnambool in...
From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi

From Emperor to Citizen: The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi

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Author: Aisin-Gioro Pu Yibinding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Language Press, 1979, 2nd editionCondition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Yellowed, markings: No markingsThis autobiography chronicles the life of Pu Yi, who...
Drawn from Life

Drawn from Life

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Author: John Olsenbinding: HardbackPublished: Duffy & Snellgrove, 1997Condition: book: Good, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Good, markings: No markingsJohn Olsen is Australia's greatest living painter, sharing captivating stories about his...
Weizmann: His Life and Times

Weizmann: His Life and Times

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Author: H. M. Blumbergbinding: HardbackPublished: St. Martin / Robson , 1975Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book is a centenary portrait of Chaim...
A Banker at Sea

A Banker at Sea

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Author: Holtbinding: HardbackPublished: Neptune Press, 1983Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Good, markings: Signed with inscriptionA Banker at Sea explores the life of a banker who embarks on...
The Life of Mirabeau

The Life of Mirabeau

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Author: S. G. Tallentyrebinding: HardbackPublished: Smith, Elder & Co., 1908Condition: book: Poor, jacket: No dust jacket, page: Aging or marking, markings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed account of the...
Not as a Stranger

Not as a Stranger

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Author: Morton Thompsonbinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1955Condition: book: Good, jacket: Wear and tear, page: Aging or marking, markings: No markingsNot as a Stranger is a powerful novel that tells the...
Christopher Brennan, a critical biography

Christopher Brennan, a critical biography

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Author: Axel Clarkbinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1980Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book provides a critical biography of Christopher Brennan, exploring his life and...
Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

Adelaide Ironside: The Pilgrim of Art

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Author: Jill Poultonbinding: HardbackPublished: Hale & Iremonger, 1987Condition: book: Very good, jacket: Unblemished, page: Good, markings: No markingsThis book is a speculative biography that brings to life the story of...
What's Your Vibe?: Tuning into your best life

What's Your Vibe?: Tuning into your best life

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Too Many Reasons to Live

Too Many Reasons to Live

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Full Disclosure

Full Disclosure

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Tall Tales and Wee Stories: The Best of Billy Connolly

Tall Tales and Wee Stories: The Best of Billy Connolly

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Author: Billy Connolly Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 336 'Coming from Glasgow, it's weird, I don't really tell jokes, like Irish jokes and all that. I tell wee stories. And...
Still Life with Bones: A forensic quest for justice among Latin America's mass graves: CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2023 BY FT READERS AND THE NEW YORKER

Still Life with Bones: A forensic quest for justice among Latin America's mass graves: CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2023 BY FT READERS AND THE NEW YORKER

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Author: Dr Alexa Hagerty Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 320 ONE OF THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 SO FAR CHOSEN BY FINANCIAL TIMES' READERS' FOR BEST BOOKS OF...
Always Home: A Daughter's Culinary Memoir

Always Home: A Daughter's Culinary Memoir

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Author: Fanny Singer Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 336 In this extraordinarily intimate portrait of her mother - and herself - Fanny Singer, daughter of food icon and activist Alice...
George Eliot: The Last Victorian

George Eliot: The Last Victorian

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La Trobe: The Life and Times of the First Governor of Victoria

La Trobe: The Life and Times of the First Governor of Victoria

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The Kennedy Women: The Triumph and Tragedy of America's First Family

The Kennedy Women: The Triumph and Tragedy of America's First Family

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