Puffin, Melbourne, 1985. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. First impression. Size: 12mo (small). 153 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Pages are moderately foxed and browned throughout. Edges browned slightly. The book has been read and it may have some creases but is sound overall. This book is currently IN STOCK and would be shipped directly from our Australian address.. The remarkable story of an 'ordinary' man. Bert Facey's childhood ended when he was eight years old. That was when his grandmother had to send him away to work for his keep. Bert grew up tough in the vast, wild outback of Western Australia. He lived to eighty-seven, and wrote down his extraordinary story for his grandchildren. In spite of its difficulties and sufferings, he always believed he had had 'a fortunate life'. A classic in Australian writing, A Fortunate Life has been specially adapted for young readers. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Biography & Autobiography; 20th century; ISBN: 0140320091. ISBN/EAN: 9780140320091. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10083. . 9780140320091

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A Fortunate Life is an autobiographical drama novel written by Albert Facey and was written in 1981 (nine months before his death) and tells the complete story of his life. It chronicles his early life in Western Australia, his experiences as a private during the Gallipoli campaign of World War I and his return to civilian life after the war. It also documents his extraordinary life of hardship, loss, friendship and love.

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Bookseller: Great Southern Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10083
Title: A Fortunate Life (Young Reader's Edition)
Author: Facey, A.B
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0140320091
ISBN 13: 9780140320091
Publisher: Puffin
Place of Publication: Melbourne
Date Published: 1985
Keywords: BZDB137 Facey, A. B. (Albert Barnett), 1894-, Frontier and pioneer life--Australia, Pioneers--Australia--Biography, Biography & Autobiography; 20th century; Unbranded ISBN: 0140320091 EAN: 9780140320091 Facey, A.B A Fortunate Life (Young Reader'

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