Sir
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block - does not extend internally.
In **Sir**, **Geoff Taylor** turns his sharp, journalistic eye toward the formative years of his youth in Adelaide. Far from a dry educational history, this 1963 memoir is a warm and often humorous tribute to **Sir**, the formidable yet respected headmaster of St David’s school. Written with the evocative detail that defined Taylor's career as a reporter and novelist, the book covers: * **The St David’s Era:** A nostalgic recreation of school life in Adelaide, capturing the unique atmosphere of an Australian classroom between the wars. * **The Character of 'Sir':** A deeply human portrait of a mentor who balanced stern discipline with a genuine passion for shaping the character of young men. * **Coming of Age:** Taylor’s personal reflections on the transition from a schoolboy cadet to a young man on the cusp of a life defined by adventure and writing. * **Social History:** A snapshot of mid-century Australian values, exploring the influence of British tradition on the local education system and the bonds of boyhood loyalty. This first edition serves as a poignant companion to Taylor’s other autobiographical works, offering a window into the origins of a man who would go on to be a RAAF pilot and one of Australia’s most prolific storytellers. It is an engaging read for anyone who treasures the enduring impact of a great teacher.
Author: Geoff Taylor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Peter Davies
Genre: Biography
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on block - does not extend internally.
In **Sir**, **Geoff Taylor** turns his sharp, journalistic eye toward the formative years of his youth in Adelaide. Far from a dry educational history, this 1963 memoir is a warm and often humorous tribute to **Sir**, the formidable yet respected headmaster of St David’s school. Written with the evocative detail that defined Taylor's career as a reporter and novelist, the book covers: * **The St David’s Era:** A nostalgic recreation of school life in Adelaide, capturing the unique atmosphere of an Australian classroom between the wars. * **The Character of 'Sir':** A deeply human portrait of a mentor who balanced stern discipline with a genuine passion for shaping the character of young men. * **Coming of Age:** Taylor’s personal reflections on the transition from a schoolboy cadet to a young man on the cusp of a life defined by adventure and writing. * **Social History:** A snapshot of mid-century Australian values, exploring the influence of British tradition on the local education system and the bonds of boyhood loyalty. This first edition serves as a poignant companion to Taylor’s other autobiographical works, offering a window into the origins of a man who would go on to be a RAAF pilot and one of Australia’s most prolific storytellers. It is an engaging read for anyone who treasures the enduring impact of a great teacher.