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Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bill Marsh
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Series | Great Australian Stories |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:270 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 130 |
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Category/Genre | True Stories |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780733320071
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Classifications | Dewey:362.1042570994 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
ABC Books
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Imprint |
ABC Books
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Publication Date |
2 November 2017 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Dr Flynn and his nurses could never have imagined when they founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service that it would become such an enduring symbol of Australian life. Author Bill 'Swampy' Marsh brings us the voices of Australians from all walks life and their stories of the saviours of the air. these tales are by turn frightening, hilarious, wonderful, tragic and poignant and through them we come to understand why the Royal Flying Doctor Service stands as a unique Australian cultural icon.
Author Biography
Bill 'Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer/performer of stories, songs and plays. Based in Adelaide, he is best known for his successful Great Australian series of books published with ABC Books: More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (2007), Great Australian Railway Stories (2005), Great Australian Droving Stories (2003), Great Australian Shearing Stories (2001), and Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (1999).
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