Day's Work Done: A Biography (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A compelling portrait of a life shaped by duty and service, Day's Work Done chronicles the remarkable story of an Australian soldier whose experiences illuminate one of the most turbulent chapters in modern history. Set against the sweeping backdrop of early twentieth-century Australia and the battlefields of the First World War, this biography presents an intimate account of sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet heroism of an ordinary man navigating extraordinary circumstances. The image of the subject — captured in military dress on the cover — speaks immediately to a life defined by commitment to country and community. Co-authored by Tim McManus and Francis Mundy and published in 1988 by Foot & Playsted of Launceston, this work stands as a significant contribution to Australian regional and military biography, offering a grassroots perspective that grand historical narratives often overlook. The authors write with evident care and meticulous attention to personal detail, drawing on primary sources to reconstruct a life with warmth and authority. Notably, this copy bears the signatures of both authors, making it a rare and particularly prized addition to any collection of Australiana — a testament to a life well lived, and a story that deserves to be read.
Author: Tim Mcmanus & Francis Mundy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Foot & Playsted, Launceston
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A compelling portrait of a life shaped by duty and service, Day's Work Done chronicles the remarkable story of an Australian soldier whose experiences illuminate one of the most turbulent chapters in modern history. Set against the sweeping backdrop of early twentieth-century Australia and the battlefields of the First World War, this biography presents an intimate account of sacrifice, resilience, and the quiet heroism of an ordinary man navigating extraordinary circumstances. The image of the subject — captured in military dress on the cover — speaks immediately to a life defined by commitment to country and community. Co-authored by Tim McManus and Francis Mundy and published in 1988 by Foot & Playsted of Launceston, this work stands as a significant contribution to Australian regional and military biography, offering a grassroots perspective that grand historical narratives often overlook. The authors write with evident care and meticulous attention to personal detail, drawing on primary sources to reconstruct a life with warmth and authority. Notably, this copy bears the signatures of both authors, making it a rare and particularly prized addition to any collection of Australiana — a testament to a life well lived, and a story that deserves to be read.