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CLOSE TO THE WIND AND OTHER STORIES R.S. Porteous (Standby) - Vintage
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Vintage blue cloth hardcover, minimal age-related wear, previous owner's name, light foxing, pages are otherwise unmarked.
240 pages, 20 x 13.5 cms, Angus & Robertson, first edition reprint 1955. The photograph of the actual item forms part of the description.
11 stories about naval life. Born in Melbourne, R. S. Porteous had a varied working life. He served in the Australian Light Horse during World War I, worked on a cattle-station, and spent periods at sea, serving in the navy and then as the First Mate of a cargo ship supplying troops in New Guinea during World War II. He began writing while at sea, and published a series of short stories in the Bulletin, often under the name 'Standby'. As 'Standby', he published fiction and short stories influenced by his sea experiences, and under his own name wrote two novels of cattle-station life. He also wrote adventure novels for young people.
All items have been cleaned with a disinfectant solution for your protection. Can be picked up from HILLARYS (any time) OR NOLLAMARA (school terms). If you require postage, please send me your postcode. To see all my current listings, please click on my name: Riverdancer.
240 pages, 20 x 13.5 cms, Angus & Robertson, first edition reprint 1955. The photograph of the actual item forms part of the description.
11 stories about naval life. Born in Melbourne, R. S. Porteous had a varied working life. He served in the Australian Light Horse during World War I, worked on a cattle-station, and spent periods at sea, serving in the navy and then as the First Mate of a cargo ship supplying troops in New Guinea during World War II. He began writing while at sea, and published a series of short stories in the Bulletin, often under the name 'Standby'. As 'Standby', he published fiction and short stories influenced by his sea experiences, and under his own name wrote two novels of cattle-station life. He also wrote adventure novels for young people.
All items have been cleaned with a disinfectant solution for your protection. Can be picked up from HILLARYS (any time) OR NOLLAMARA (school terms). If you require postage, please send me your postcode. To see all my current listings, please click on my name: Riverdancer.
- Date Listed:21/01/2024
- Last Edited:21/01/2024
- Condition:Used
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