Boys of the Lake: A Young Life in Shenton Park, Western Australia, in the Mid-Twentieth Century by Steven Mailey​​

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has torn out front black endpage, presumably to remove ownership details. Dust jacket has some light creasing at edges and spine

The author's misadventures as a young boy. Separated from his parents by a domestic dispute, he was placed in a Salvation Army boys' home in the working-class suburb of Shenton Park. Facing challenges, Stephen developed a relationship with the Rosalie boys and the land, sustaining him throughout a productive life. Many photographs are included.