Great Flying Doctor Stories

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Great Flying Doctor Stories
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bill Marsh
SeriesGreat Australian Stories
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Category/GenreTrue Stories
ISBN/Barcode 9780733308352
ClassificationsDewey:360
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher ABC Books
Imprint ABC Books
Publication Date 11 January 1999
Publication Country Australia

Description

A wonderful collection of yarns about the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 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).