15 Days in '56
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Author: Bruce Howard
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
This book takes us back to the first Olympics held in Australia - Melbourne 1956. There are stories about what was happening in world politics, and what was happening at home in Australia, about the country's most famous athletes (Betty Cuthbert, Dawn Fraser, Ron Clarke, Murray Rose, John Landy, Freddy Jones) and about others, from other places. The book has 150 black and white photographs taken during the Olympics, showing not only events and competitors, but also the spectators, the crowds. The book gives a snapshot of Australia in the 1950s and brings to life the excitement, energy and enthusiasm that developed around the Olympic games.
Author: Bruce Howard
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
This book takes us back to the first Olympics held in Australia - Melbourne 1956. There are stories about what was happening in world politics, and what was happening at home in Australia, about the country's most famous athletes (Betty Cuthbert, Dawn Fraser, Ron Clarke, Murray Rose, John Landy, Freddy Jones) and about others, from other places. The book has 150 black and white photographs taken during the Olympics, showing not only events and competitors, but also the spectators, the crowds. The book gives a snapshot of Australia in the 1950s and brings to life the excitement, energy and enthusiasm that developed around the Olympic games.
Description
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. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Bruce Howard
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
This book takes us back to the first Olympics held in Australia - Melbourne 1956. There are stories about what was happening in world politics, and what was happening at home in Australia, about the country's most famous athletes (Betty Cuthbert, Dawn Fraser, Ron Clarke, Murray Rose, John Landy, Freddy Jones) and about others, from other places. The book has 150 black and white photographs taken during the Olympics, showing not only events and competitors, but also the spectators, the crowds. The book gives a snapshot of Australia in the 1950s and brings to life the excitement, energy and enthusiasm that developed around the Olympic games.
Author: Bruce Howard
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
This book takes us back to the first Olympics held in Australia - Melbourne 1956. There are stories about what was happening in world politics, and what was happening at home in Australia, about the country's most famous athletes (Betty Cuthbert, Dawn Fraser, Ron Clarke, Murray Rose, John Landy, Freddy Jones) and about others, from other places. The book has 150 black and white photographs taken during the Olympics, showing not only events and competitors, but also the spectators, the crowds. The book gives a snapshot of Australia in the 1950s and brings to life the excitement, energy and enthusiasm that developed around the Olympic games.
15 Days in '56