Long Bill Beavers : a saga of old Gippsland. by Botsman, Barry - 1988

Numbucca Heads, Australia: Lois Botsman, 1988. Book. Illus. by Botsman, Christa. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback, first edition, 50gms, 88pages. his story seeks to depict life in the Gippsland Lakes region as it was at the close of last century. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and moderate to heavy page discolouration throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings..

Nambucca Heads, N.S.W., Australia : Lois Botsman (Happyning Publications), 1988. 88pp. Illustrated throughout: b/white line-drawn story locality map, plus title-page and chapter-footer sketches (illustrations by Christa Botsman). Book clean and square. Spine firm. Illustrated (Christa Botsman) card wrapper nominally bumped only. Textblock uniformly tanned, else unmarked. The author of this novella, Barry Botsman (b.1934-d.1987) passed away before he could see his book published - his family completed the publication in his honour . . . It is a story of pioneering days set in 'old' Gippsland, inspired from his talks with pioneering descendants and historical material . . . Contents include: Prelims., 9 chapters. Book weight approx. 80g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. . First Edition. Softcover. Very Good +. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.