Search Results: Autobiography from Lems Bookshop

The life of Major- General The Right Hon J E B Seely. Born in England, trained in the military, service in New Zealand, South Africa, member of parliament and Minister, War office and Commander of the Canadian Horse Brigade in World War 1. 326 pages with 17 pages of illustrations and 4 maps. Book in very good condition with small booksellers sticker bottom inside cover, some foxing to edges, light tanning and some fading to spine (see photo). No dust jacket.

With an introduction and numerous annotations by Bryce Courtenay, the story of an ordinary Australian - a typical Anzac. 306 pages with 6 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition.

Life on the medical frontline in Angola, Mozambique and South Sudan - a young Australian doctor thinks he is ready for his first posting in Africa to be confronted by reality. 344 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs. Book in very good condition with minor wear.

Before the war the author was a Protestant minister who became a fighter pilot serving in World War 2 and the Korean War. During the Korean War he rescued hundreds of orphans. The anguish and torment of war seen through the eyes of a man of God. 263 pages with 8 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good condition with four small marks to edges. Dust jacket in good condition with knocks to corners, some wear, four small pieces missing around spine and two small tears on back (see photo for general impression).

A collection of pieces written over the period 1976 to 1992 ranging from auto biographical sketches to the philosophy of science to attempts to explain science and the universe. 173 pages. Book in very good+ condition

The siege of Mafeking presented through the eyes of an African who lived through grim months in the Boer-besieged town. A piece of Africana of undisputed value. 165 pages with 9 pages of illustrations and map on endpapers. Book in very good condition ex library with sticker on first page, a stamp on publishing page and back endpaper, remnants of borrowing sleeve inside back cover and light tanning. Dust jacket in very good condition in clear wrapper and a sticker on spine.

During an action packed 274 days at sea, Jim Shekhdar became the first person to row across the Pacific single-handed - a spectacular story of tenacity and adventure. 255 pages with 16 colour illustrations and a map. Book in very good+ condition.

Signed by the author the book explores the history and origins of paintings in the author's possession and reconnection with her family in the Netherlands. 298 pages with 27 black and white and 5 colour illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

The author at age 20 is sent to be the only teacher in a remote country town. He has eighteen pupils ranging from 5 to 15 years old, few lesson plans and scant teaching materials - a very daunting task. 284 pages. Book in very good+ condition.

An account of the author's tour of duty in Vietnam where he was involved in some of the fiercest fighting, captured by the Viet Cong and escape to live in the jungle until rescued by a patrol. 299 pages with 16 pages of illustrations and a map. Book in very good+ condition with knock to bottom right last 60 pages which has bent 2cm of corner.

The author's solo retracing of the route Christopher Columbus took across the Atlantic 500 years earlier. 208 pages including 51 illustrations. Book and dust jacket in as new condition with inside jacket price clipped.

The private man behind one of the world's great men - an intimate journey from the first stirrings of political conscience to galvanising role on the world stage. 454 pages with black and white illustrations throughout including endpapers and 2 maps. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The author undertook intensive training in the Cooper Creek country, made a practice climb on a New Zealand peak and then travelled to Nepal to climb 21,592 foot LangTang 11. 239 pages with 39 illustrations. Book in very good+ condition with light reader wear and some tanning. Dust jacket in good+ condition price clipped, knocks to edges, one tear and some wear (see photo).

The author's life from rebellious childhood to Olympic star, to World War 2 hero and prisoner of war to soldier for Christ. 205 pages with black and white photographs on 9 pages. Book in very good condition with Christmas greetings on first page, minor foxing and light tanning. Cover has some wear (see photos).

Born in Scotland the author becomes a great Australian speaking out against the injustice to and degradation of the Aborigines he witnesses - he dedicates his life to establish a new way forward for the Aborigines of Australia. 219 pages with 44 black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners name crossed out on first page and small minor marking top edge.

A story of self-discovery, love and the courage it takes to follow a calling - a quest for elephants to live peacefully. 299 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and 2 maps. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners name and date on first page.

Eric Clapton is a rock star, an icon and living legend - Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys. 392 pages with 32 pages of photos and various other illustrations throughout. Book in very good condition with light reader wear.

In 2013 the author fled Myanmar bound for Australia only to end up in the Manus Regional Processing Centre were he spent years, then taking matters into his own hands he escaped but was stateless without ID and while Manus was behind him his true escape was still ahead - it took six months. 347 pages with 16 pages of illustrations over half in colour. Book in very good condition.

Autobiographical account of a flamboyant rogue with the gift of recalling his life in sharp and often humorous detail. 376 pages with endpaper map of Baudin's Flight from London to Sydney. Book in very good condition with general tanning. Dust jacket intact but has large tear on front - see photo.

The exraordinary life of an ordinary man who battled and won against impossible odds. 342 pages with numerous black and white illustrations throughout. Book in very good+ condition with previous owners name inside front cover and birthday inscription prior to title page. Dust jacket in good+ condition with small tear bottom spine and ?water "damage". This is a big book but no increase in postage in Australia.