In Search of Kings
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.
Author: Tony De Bolfo
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
In 1994, Melbourne journalist Tony De Bolfo developed a burning need to discover what prompted his grandfather and his two brothers to leave their homeland in northern Italy for a new life in Australia. He turned to his great uncle, Igino De Bolfo - the only surviving member of the original trio who undertook that arduous 46-day voyage aboard the steamship "Re d'Italia" (King of Italy) - 75 years ago. But what began as simple curiosity became an overwhelming obsession for Tony, which led him on his own unbelievable voyage of discovery. Working from the original passenger list, he set out to uncover the life stories of the 107 men, women and children who accompanied his forebears down the gangway, into the unknown.
Author: Tony De Bolfo
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
In 1994, Melbourne journalist Tony De Bolfo developed a burning need to discover what prompted his grandfather and his two brothers to leave their homeland in northern Italy for a new life in Australia. He turned to his great uncle, Igino De Bolfo - the only surviving member of the original trio who undertook that arduous 46-day voyage aboard the steamship "Re d'Italia" (King of Italy) - 75 years ago. But what began as simple curiosity became an overwhelming obsession for Tony, which led him on his own unbelievable voyage of discovery. Working from the original passenger list, he set out to uncover the life stories of the 107 men, women and children who accompanied his forebears down the gangway, into the unknown.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.
Author: Tony De Bolfo
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
In 1994, Melbourne journalist Tony De Bolfo developed a burning need to discover what prompted his grandfather and his two brothers to leave their homeland in northern Italy for a new life in Australia. He turned to his great uncle, Igino De Bolfo - the only surviving member of the original trio who undertook that arduous 46-day voyage aboard the steamship "Re d'Italia" (King of Italy) - 75 years ago. But what began as simple curiosity became an overwhelming obsession for Tony, which led him on his own unbelievable voyage of discovery. Working from the original passenger list, he set out to uncover the life stories of the 107 men, women and children who accompanied his forebears down the gangway, into the unknown.
Author: Tony De Bolfo
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 362
In 1994, Melbourne journalist Tony De Bolfo developed a burning need to discover what prompted his grandfather and his two brothers to leave their homeland in northern Italy for a new life in Australia. He turned to his great uncle, Igino De Bolfo - the only surviving member of the original trio who undertook that arduous 46-day voyage aboard the steamship "Re d'Italia" (King of Italy) - 75 years ago. But what began as simple curiosity became an overwhelming obsession for Tony, which led him on his own unbelievable voyage of discovery. Working from the original passenger list, he set out to uncover the life stories of the 107 men, women and children who accompanied his forebears down the gangway, into the unknown.
In Search of Kings