Francis Birtles: Australian Adventurer by Warren Brown
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Francis Birtles: Australian Adventurer by Warren Brown

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SKU TBM9780733628672
AU$40.00
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Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9780733628672
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Warren Brown
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Place: Sydney NSW
Year: 2012
Format: Paperback
Pages: 382 pages
Period: 20th Century

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Pages have sunned.

The colourful story of Francis Birtles, a fascinating individual who led a life of incredible adventure and exploration in Australia and throughout the world.

A narrative account of the life and times of one of Australia's most extraordinary adventurers - a man who crossed Australia more than 70 times in the early part of the 20th century - by bicycle and car.

In 1927, he achieved the greatest motoring feat of the time, driving a car from London to Melbourne. This story follows his exploits across scorching Arabian deserts through steamy Indian jungles and mountain snowstorms.

He made a collection of documentaries and films of his encounters with the outback in between these journeys. He documented his exploration of Australia in his book, Battlefronts of the Outback. He eventually travelled to the Northern Territory in search of gold and retired a wealthy man. (publisher blurb)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.

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