Bert Hinkler
The astonishing true story of the pioneering WWII aviator who was dubbed the most daring man in the world, from the award-winning author of BANJO, BANKS and SISTER VIV
$34.49
- Paperback
562 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2013
Summary
The thrilling life of Bert Hinkler, Bundaberg boy, who grew up to become a pioneer of aviation, Mussolini’s favourite pilot, dubbed ‘the most daring man in the world’ by adoring crowds who turned out to see him fly.
Grantlee Kieza tells the thrilling story of Bert’s life and with it the bigger story of how the world was changed forever by men like Hinkler. Fast paced and revealing, this is an overdue, full-blooded biography about one of Australia’s most astonishing sons.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733332234 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733332234 |
| Author: | Grantlee Kieza |
| Publisher: | ABC Books |
| Imprint: | ABC Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 562 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 624g |
| Dimensions: | 35mm x 130mm x 200mm |
Grantlee Kieza
Grantlee Kieza OAM is an award-winning journalist and Australia’s No. 1 bestselling historical biographer with more than twenty highly acclaimed books to his name. Kieza held senior editorial positions at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, and The Courier-Mail for many years and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his writing. He is a Walkley Award finalist, an ABIA shortlisted author for Biography, and an Indie Award, Age Book of the Year, and Queensland Literary Award shortlisted author for Non-fiction. His nationally bestselling biographies include Mary Penfold, Mr and Mrs Gould, Sister Viv, Flinders, The Remarkable Mrs Reibey, Hudson Fysh, Lawson, Banks, Macquarie, Banjo, Mrs Kelly, Monash, and Bert Hinkler.
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