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The Spirit Of The Digger
Lindsay, Patrick

The Spirit Of The Digger

Pan Macmillan (2011)
2011 revised edition
9780732292751
| Paperback
320 pages | 155 x 239 mm | Australia | English
Value: AUD 20.00

Subject

  • Australia - History, Military
  • Mateship (Australia)
  • Social Interaction - Australia
  • Sociology, Military - Australia

Plot

Exploration of the Australian Digger throughout history. Discusses characteristics of fighting prowess and bravery, the larrikan spirit, compassion, and a strong sense of mateship. Examines how the Digger has built a reputation from Gallipoli through to East Timor and Afghanistan. Includes extracts from soldiers based on interviews with the author. Includes endnotes, bibliography and index. By the author of 'The Spirit of Kokoda - Then and Now'. Author has had an extensive career in Australian television presenting and reporting, and has featured in several programs including 'Sunday' and 'Today Tonight'.

Details

Original Publication Date 2003
Original Country Australia
Original Language English
Original Publisher Pan Mcmillan
Printed By The Griffin Press, Adelaide

Personal

Owner Bribie Island RSL Sub-Branch Library
Location P1
Index 2093
Added Date 01 February 2022 10:55:55
Modified Date 26 May 2024 08:59:30

Value

Value AUD 20.00
Book Condition Very Good

Notes

We have an original 2003 edition of this book.