The World of Albert Facey by John Hirst

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Signed by author.

Albert Facey is our Everyman. He is a bush worker, a soldier at Gallipoli, a unionist, farmer, family man and suburban home improver.

His autobiography is an excellent introduction to the social history of his time. The world in which Facey grew up, among the farmers, workers and miners is the same world described in Henry Lawson's stories.

This book brings the two famous Australians together in a novel way. After each chapter on Facey and his times, there is a Lawson story on the same theme.

The World of Albert Facey brings to life the wider world in which Albert Facey lived his fortunate life. It is an evocative exploration of Australia's social history. (back cover)