Francis Birtles

Australian Adventurer

Warren Brown

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Hachette Australia
01 October 2012

Biography: historical, political & military; Australasian & Pacific history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Expeditions; Biography - Australian

ABBEY'S CHOICE OCTOBER 2012 This is the colourful story of FRANCIS BIRTLES, a fascinating individual who led a life of incredible adventure and exploration in Australia and throughout the world.

A narrative account of the life and times of one of Australia's most extraordinary adventurers - a man who crossed Australia more than 70 times in the early part of the 20th century - by bicycle and car.

In 1927 he acheived the greatest motoring feat of the times, driving a car from London to Melbourne. This story follows his exploits across scorching Arabic deserts, through steamy Indian jungles and mountain snowstorms.

In between these journeys he made a collection of documentaries and films of his encounters with the outback. He documented his exploration of Australia in his book, BATTLEFRONTS OF OUTBACK. He eventually travelled to the Northern Territory in search of gold and retired a wealthy man.

By: Warren Brown
Imprint: Hachette Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 550g
ISBN: 9780733628672
ISBN 10: 0733628672
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Warren Brown is well known as a cartoonist for the Daily Telegraph, and has had regular programs on ABC radio and TV. He writes on Australian war history, and is the regular MC at the ANZAC Day ceremonies at Gallipoli. He is also passionately interested in, and involved with, the restoration of and all things to do with vintage motor vehicles.

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Francis Birtles

Australian Adventurer

Warren Brown

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