The Hero Of Too
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: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve for jacket
In The Hero of Too, David Martin delivers a sharp, satirical, and affectionate parody of small-town Australian life and the myths that define it. The story centers on the quiet shire of Tooramit, a town obsessed with the legend of Dick Grogan, a bushranger who has been elevated to the status of a local saint. As the town prepares to celebrate its centenary, a young folklorist arrives to uncover the true history of the infamous outlaw, threatening to dismantle the community's most cherished illusions.Through a tangled web of village secrets and family skeletons, Martin explores the gap between legend and reality. The investigation into Grogan’s past—including the ignominious way he was actually captured by Jack Bollman’s grandfather—sparks a series of comedic and dramatic events involving the local residents. A landmark of 1960s Australian fiction, this work masterfully balances humor with a genuine love for the Australian bush and its people.
Author: David Martin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Cassell Australia
Genre: Childrens fiction
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve for jacket
In The Hero of Too, David Martin delivers a sharp, satirical, and affectionate parody of small-town Australian life and the myths that define it. The story centers on the quiet shire of Tooramit, a town obsessed with the legend of Dick Grogan, a bushranger who has been elevated to the status of a local saint. As the town prepares to celebrate its centenary, a young folklorist arrives to uncover the true history of the infamous outlaw, threatening to dismantle the community's most cherished illusions.Through a tangled web of village secrets and family skeletons, Martin explores the gap between legend and reality. The investigation into Grogan’s past—including the ignominious way he was actually captured by Jack Bollman’s grandfather—sparks a series of comedic and dramatic events involving the local residents. A landmark of 1960s Australian fiction, this work masterfully balances humor with a genuine love for the Australian bush and its people.