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Francis Birtles
Australian Adventurer
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Francis Birtles
This is the colourful story of FRANCIS BIRTLES, a fascinating individual who led a life of incredible adventure and exploration in Australia and throughout the world.
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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 times, driving a car from London to Melbourne. This story follows his exploits across scorching Arabic deserts, through steamy Indian jungles, and mountain snowstorms.
In between these journeys, he made a collection of documentaries and films of his encounters with the outback. He documented his exploration of Australia in his book, BATTLEFRONTS OF OUTBACK. He eventually travelled to the Northern Territory in search of gold and retired a wealthy man.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780733628672
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 550g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Warren Brown is well known as a cartoonist for the Daily Telegraph, and has had regular programs on ABC radio and TV. He writes on Australian war history, and is the regular MC at the ANZAC Day ceremonies at Gallipoli. He is also passionately interested in, and involved with, the restoration of and all things to do with vintage motor vehicles.
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