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The most important assassination case in Cold War history. Late in the summer of 1961 a KGB assassin, Bogdan Stashinsky, defected to West Germany. He had made the crossing many times to kill enemies of the communist regime, his weapon -- a unique, top secret gun that killed without leaving a trace. 364 pages. Book ex libray in good condition… Read more about this item

Exactly what happened in Barrow Creek on 14 July 2001? Many questions remain unanswered and new facts have come to light. 432 pages with 16 pages of illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

How seven centuries of Muslim rule came to an end in Spain. An action packed story of intrigue, treachery, cruelty, cunning, courtliness, bravery and tragedy. 206 pages with 16 pages of mainly colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The story of Australian journalist W H Donald and his role in the birth of modern China in the first half of the 20th century. 370 pages with 16 pages of illustrations and a map. Book in very good condition.

The story of the author's Grandfather, an Aboriginal from the Pilbara region of Australia. 196 pages with about 20 black and white illustrations and 2 maps. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

Booklet to accompany an Exhibition of May Gibbs work. No page numbers but 24 pages with 6 colour and four black and white illustrations from her books. Booklet in near fine condition.

The story of Matt Savage one of the toughest men of one of the world's last frontiers - the far North-West of Australia in the early decades of the twentieth century. A tough and brutal history balancing the bloodshed and injustice against the courage, endurance and stoic humour which are part of the Australian legend. 169 pages with 29 black… Read more about this item

Some of the colourful heroes of the Bush, relatively unrecognised as seemingly every act of courage and daring always seemed to be accompanied by a touch of scandal and disrepute where the larrikin spirit went a touch to far thus becoming our tarnished heroes. 192 pages with numerous illustrations throughout many in colour. Book and dust jacket in as new… Read more about this item

The mysterious story of Huguette Clark and the loss of one of the World's greatest fortunes. 456 pages with 24 pages of illustrations, 16 in colour and illustrations throughout the text and a family tree. Book in very good+ condition.

Part of New Oxford English Series. Poems chosen and edited by Michael Millgate. A biography of Tennyson followed by 35 of his poems. Book in very good condition with some minor references on first contents page otherwise clean.

From humble beginnings in outback South Australia, George Hubert Wilkins lived the most remarkable life of any Australian. He worked in motion pictures, journalism, photography capturing iconic pictures in World Wat 1, as a spy, explorer, chronicler of the planet and its lifeforms, aviation, navigation and as a submariner. Truly a legendary man. 549 pages with 16 pages of photographs… Read more about this item

No publication date, therefore first edition? The life of Winston Churchill in words and pictures. 320 pages with over 160 photographs, drawings and cartoons. Book in very good condition with inscription to previous owner inside front cover, and binding just showing along first page. Dust jacket in good condition with small tear top front, some knocks, chips and wear.

A first hand account giving fascinating detail of every day life in the wartime USSR and recounts the gruelling toll of combat and breathtaking bravery of this female sniper. She volunteered for military service and at eighteen was sent to sniper school and after arduous training saw combat from November 1944 in ferocious battles in East Prussia and Poland. 206… Read more about this item

Celebrating the colourful, creative and amazing people who make Australia unique - 28 Australian Country Characters. 299 pages with black and white photographs throughout the text. Book in very good+ condition.

Part of Australian Painting Studio Series. A brief but authoritative survey of the period. 128 pages with over seventy colour reproductions of paintings by twenty four early Australian artists together with biographical details starting with Aboriginal paintings. Book in very good+ condition with minor foxing top edge. Dust jacket in very good condition with two small tears top spine.

Alick Trafford was 22 when he left a remote New Zealand farm to join his brother fighting in World War One - he kept a secret diary throughout. The words are raw and authentic, revealing the emotions of an ordinary soldier with no punches pulled. 351 pages with 5 black and white photographs and 4 maps.

The life of Roden Cutler the winner of the Victoria Cross in World War 2 who despite losing a leg went on to become the Governor of New South Wales for 15 years. 418 pages with 12 pages of black and white photographs and 10 maps. Book in very good condition with previous owners name and date on title page.

Lorne Campbell's life as a hard core biker with Satan's Choice and Hells Angles - an unique insight into a secret world. 340 pages with 8 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good+ condition.

An abundant assortment of verbal and visual images that reveals the universal fascination with fathers and their relationship with children as a subject in literature and art. 160 pages with 86 illustrations of which 45 are in colour. Book in as new condition. Dust jacket in near fine condition.

Volume 1- Hard Country, Hard Men and Last Horse Standing, 304 pages with 32 pages of illustrations mainly in colour. Volume 2- The Dig Tree and Back on the Wool Track, 296 pages with 38 pages of illustrations, 20 in colour. Books and dust jackets in near fine condition with small inscription on both front endpaper.