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Napoleon Immortal; The Medical History and Private Life of Napoleon

Napoleon Immortal; The Medical History and Private Life of Napoleon

$30.00 AUD
Author: James KembleBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the medical history and private life of Napoleon Bonaparte, providing insights into his...
My Writing Life

My Writing Life

$20.00 AUD
Author: Neil BellBinding: HardbackPublished: Alvin Redman Ltd, 1955Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMy Writing Life explores the author's journey to authorship, reflecting on the influences that shaped...
The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

The Order of Things: A Life of Joseph Furphy

$20.00 AUD
Author: John BarnesBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Joseph Furphy, an influential Australian author, shedding light on his...
Vision of Jean Genet

Vision of Jean Genet

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard N. CoeBinding: HardbackPublished: Owen Limited, Peter, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the works and themes of Jean Genet, highlighting his contributions...
Forty Years with Berenson

Forty Years with Berenson

$20.00 AUD
Author: Nicky MarianoBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1966Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsForty Years with Berenson is a detailed account of the life and work of Bernard...
Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch

Iris: A Memoir of Iris Murdoch

$15.00 AUD
Author: John BayleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Duckworth, 1999Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this poignant memoir, John Bayley recounts his life with Iris Murdoch as she battles Alzheimer's...
The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

The Making of a Sentimental Bloke: A Sketch of the Remarkable Career of C.J. Dennis

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alec H. ChisholmBinding: HardbackPublished: Georgian House Pty Ltd, 1946Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a romantic story of C.J. Dennis and sketches the remarkable...
The Life of George Moore. With an account of his last years by his cook and housekeeper Clara Warville

The Life of George Moore. With an account of his last years by his cook and housekeeper Clara Warville

$30.00 AUD
Author: Joseph HoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1936Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of George Moore, a significant Irish writer, detailing his...
Shaw in his time

Shaw in his time

$20.00 AUD
Author: Ivor John Carnegie BrownBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1967Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is an excellent introduction to the life and works of George Bernard Shaw, written...
The Amazing Career of Edward Gibbon Wakefield (SIGNED)

The Amazing Career of Edward Gibbon Wakefield (SIGNED)

$100.00 AUD
Author: A. J. HarropBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1928Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedThis biography explores the life of Edward Gibbon Wakefield, a significant...
Whole Life: An Autobiography

Whole Life: An Autobiography

$20.00 AUD
Author: Morris LurieBinding: HardbackPublished: McPhee Gribble, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn 'Whole Life: An Autobiography', Morris Lurie reflects on his life experiences with humor and insight. The...
The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

The Heart of James McAuley- Life and Work of the Australian Poet

$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Wildcat Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and work of James McAuley, an influential Australian poet and critic. It...
Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

Miles Franklin in America. Her Unknown Brilliant Career.

$15.00 AUD
Author: Verna ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Sirius Books, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Miles Franklin, an influential Australian author, during her years...
The Last Letters 1868-1870. Adam Lindsay Gordon to John Riddoch.

The Last Letters 1868-1870. Adam Lindsay Gordon to John Riddoch.

$20.00 AUD
Author: Adam Lindsay GordonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book contains the correspondence of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon to his friend John...
Frank Harris

Frank Harris

$20.00 AUD
Author: Philippa PullarBinding: HardbackPublished: Simon & Schuster, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography of Frank Harris by Philippa Pullar explores the life and works of...
Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

Matthew Arnold: Poet and Prophet

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis first edition hardcover book offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of...
Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

Leslie Stephen; The Godless Victorian

$30.00 AUD
Author: Noel AnnanBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Leslie Stephen, a prominent Victorian intellectual known for...
Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

Day of My Delight: An Anglo-Australian Memoir

$20.00 AUD
Author: Martin BoydBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis memoir chronicles Martin Boyd's experiences as an Anglo-Australian, reflecting on life after returning to Australia from...
The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

The Strange Destiny of Rupert Brooke

$20.00 AUD
Author: John LehmannBinding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the life and works of Rupert Brooke, a notable English poet...
Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

Christopher Brennan: Some Recollections

$20.00 AUD
Author: Richard PenningtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1970Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a collection of recollections and insights into the life and works of Christopher...
Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

Lives of the Last Four Princesses of the Royal House of Stuart

$100.00 AUD
Author: Agnes StricklandBinding: HardbackPublished: Bell and Daldy, 1872Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical work by Agnes Strickland focuses on the lives of the last four princesses...
NAPOLEON. A Medical Approach.

NAPOLEON. A Medical Approach.

$30.00 AUD
Author: Boris SokoloffBinding: HardbackPublished: Selwyn & Blount, 1938Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerExplore the life of one of history's most enigmatic and influential figures through...
The Plays of John Galsworthy

The Plays of John Galsworthy

$20.00 AUD
Author: John GalsworthyBinding: HardbackPublished: Duckworth, 1929Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Plays of John Galsworthy is a collection of dramatic works by the influential English...
Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

Blood on the Moon, the Autobiography of Linton Wells

$40.00 AUD
Author: Linton WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1937Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsBlood on the Moon is the autobiography of Linton Wells, published in 1937.
Vagabonds in Périgord

Vagabonds in Périgord

$30.00 AUD
Author: Sir Henry Howarth BashfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1914Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsIn this humorous novel, a group of British tourists embark on a hiking...
The House of Memories

The House of Memories

$30.00 AUD
Author: Barbara WilsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Lincoln Mac Veagh The Dial Press, 1929Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe House of Memories is a poignant exploration of the...
Blue Rhine, Black Forest: A Hand & Day-Book

Blue Rhine, Black Forest: A Hand & Day-Book

$15.00 AUD
Author: Louis UntermeyerBinding: HardbackPublished: George G. Harrap & Co., 1930Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book features black and white illustrations and is bound in hardcover. With...
A Wayfarer in Spain

A Wayfarer in Spain

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alice M. S. NewbiginBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen & Co, 1926Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsA Wayfarer in Spain is a travelogue that captures the essence...
By Mail and Messenger

By Mail and Messenger

$30.00 AUD
Author: T Comyn-PlattBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Co Ltd, 1925Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book, published in 1925, explores themes relevant to communication and interaction...
Ship's Monkey

Ship's Monkey

$25.00 AUD
Author: Honore Morrow & Willikam J. SwartmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1938, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsShip's Monkey is a unique literary work that combines...
Tonga Tabu

Tonga Tabu

$15.00 AUD
Author: Fritz WestphalBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen and Co., 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerTonga Tabu by Fritz Westphal explores the cultural and social dynamics of Tonga,...
BEYOND THE LABYRINTH (SIGNED)

BEYOND THE LABYRINTH (SIGNED)

$30.00 AUD
Author: Gillian RubinsteinBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedThis dark, foreboding story follows two children and several adults who feel trapped by their lives....
A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

A Naval Career: Reports of Proceedings 1921-1964

$35.00 AUD
Author: G. G. O. Gatacre, Rear-AdmiralBinding: HardbackPublished: Nautical Press, 1982, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book compiles reports and proceedings from the naval career of Rear-Admiral...
Romance of Australian Trams

Romance of Australian Trams

$20.00 AUD
Author: John Larkins & Bruce HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book offers a captivating exploration of Australian trams, detailing their history and significance...
Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

Number Thirteen, Being the Autobiography of Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell

$40.00 AUD
Author: Gordon CampbellBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1936, reprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis autobiography provides an insight into the life and experiences of...
Gunboat Diplomacy: Political Applications of Limited Naval Force

Gunboat Diplomacy: Political Applications of Limited Naval Force

$25.00 AUD
Author: James CableBinding: HardbackPublished: Praeger, 1971Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines how governments have utilized naval forces in international disputes during the 20th century. It broke...
Shame of Savo, The: Anatomy of a Naval Disaster

Shame of Savo, The: Anatomy of a Naval Disaster

$40.00 AUD
Author: Bruce Loxton, Chris Coulthard-ClarkBinding: SoftbackPublished: Allen & Unwin, 1997Condition remarks:Book: ExcellentJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the circumstances surrounding the sinking of HMAS Canberra during the...
Banker All at Sea, A : Being World War II Naval Memoirs (1941-1946) of F.S. Holt

Banker All at Sea, A : Being World War II Naval Memoirs (1941-1946) of F.S. Holt

$25.00 AUD
Author: Holt, F. S.Binding: HardbackPublished: Neptune Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis memoir provides a first-person account of F.S. Holt's experiences during World War II, detailing...
The Stick and the Stars

The Stick and the Stars

$25.00 AUD
Author: Commander William King DSO., DSC.Binding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Stick and the Stars is a first edition book by Commander William King,...
Destroyer Man

Destroyer Man

$25.00 AUD
Author: John AllistonBinding: HardbackPublished: Greenhouse Publications, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markings-
A history of Australian defence and foreign policy, 1901-23 : Vol.1, The search for security in the Pacific, 1901-14

A history of Australian defence and foreign policy, 1901-23 : Vol.1, The search for security in the Pacific, 1901-14

$60.00 AUD
Author: Meaney, N.K. (Neville Kingsley)Binding: HardbackPublished: Sydney University Press, 1976Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book analyzes the evolution of Australian strategic behavior from Federation in 1901, focusing...
The Don

The Don

$40.00 AUD
Author: Roland PerryBinding: HardbackPublished: Pan Macmillan, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Don is a definitive biography of Sir Donald Bradman, one of the greatest cricketers of all...
The Branch: A History of the Metropolitan Police Special Branch 1883-1983

The Branch: A History of the Metropolitan Police Special Branch 1883-1983

$30.00 AUD
Author: Rupert AllasonBinding: HardbackPublished: Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive history of the Metropolitan Police Special Branch...
Man Who Broke Purple: The Life of the World's Greatest Cryptologist, Colonel William F. Friedman

Man Who Broke Purple: The Life of the World's Greatest Cryptologist, Colonel William F. Friedman

$30.00 AUD
Author: Ronald W. ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1977Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the life of Colonel William F. Friedman, a pivotal figure in cryptology...
Doing Naval History: Essays Toward Improvement

Doing Naval History: Essays Toward Improvement

$30.00 AUD
Author: John B. HattendorfBinding: SoftbackPublished: Naval War College Press, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays examines the evolving nature of naval battles throughout...
The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

The Memoirs of Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis 1940:1945

$30.00 AUD
Author: Earl Alexander & North, John (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, UK, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis captivating memoir chronicles the experiences of Earl Alexander of Tunis during...
Why Young Mothers Feel Trapped: A Redbook Documentary

Why Young Mothers Feel Trapped: A Redbook Documentary

$40.00 AUD
Author: Robert SteinBinding: HardbackPublished: Trident Press, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a documentary-style exploration of the challenges faced by young mothers, addressing societal expectations...
Relics of an uncommon attorney

Relics of an uncommon attorney

$35.00 AUD
Author: Hine, Reginald L. (1883-1949), Scott, Richenda C. (1903-1984)Binding: HardbackPublished: London : J.M. Dent & Sons, 1951Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a fascinating exploration...