Ray gilleland (9 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 265 pages. Illustated.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Appears to be unread. 'If you had worked with them, if you had driven with them, if you had had a drink with them, if you helped them when broken down, you would have been proud to be one of them and called them mates.' Meet Ray Gilleland, pioneer trucker in postwar Australia. A time when trucks were viewed as an 'upstart industry' that threatened existing railway systems. Ray was part of the new breed, determined not to be chained to the old ways. The Nullarbor Kid tells of the true adventures Ray and his mates had when the trucking industry was born, and the battlelines between government and truckers. Ray tells stories of trucks not suited for blistering Australian heat, long mountain climbs in low gear, and the vast distances that sapped the strength of driver and truck. Of tolls, inspectors and regulations set to strangle the new industry, and drivers who fought back with every trick in the book. Of incredible near misses that could have killed them. And through it all, the smell and noise and romance of long-haul driving. In this world, when the chips were down, indeed at all times, humour loomed large and real life adventure abounded.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Minor edgewear. Pages sunned. Meet Ray Gilleland, a pioneer trucker in postwar Australia. A time when trucks were viewed as an 'upstart industry' that threatened existing railway systems. Ray was part of the new breed, determined not to be chained to the old ways. The Nullarbor Kid tells of the true adventures Ray and his mates had when the trucking industry was born and the battle lines between government and truckers. Ray tells stories of trucks ill-suited to blistering Australian heat, long mountain climbs in low gear, and the vast distances that sapped the strength of both driver and truck. Of tolls, inspectors and regulations set to strangle the new industry, and drivers who fought back with every trick in the book. Of incredible near misses that could have killed them. And through it all, the smell and noise and romance of long-haul driving. In this world, when the chips were down, indeed at all times, humour loomed large and real-life adventure abounded.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. Fine Pp 265 Illustrations.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 272 pages. 9.21x6.02x0.67 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Nullarbor Kid: Stories from my Trucking Life This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. CARS TRUCKS Transport Australiana -He was a pioneer trucker in postwar Australia - a time when outback roads were little more than corrugated dirt goat tracks. This is a story of vast distances, ill-equipped machines, heat and dust, humour and mateship.'If you had worked with them, if you had driven with them, if you had had a drink with them, if you had helped them when broken down, you would have been proud to be one of them and called them mates.'Meet Ray Gilleland, pioneer trucker in postwar Australia. A time when trucks were viewed as an 'upstart industry' that threatened existing railway systems. Ray was part of the new breed, determined not to be chained to the old ways.The Nullarbor KidÂtells of the true adventures Ray and his mates had when the trucking industry was born, and the battlelines between government and truckers. Ray tells stories of trucks not suited for blistering Australian heat, long mountain climbs in low gear, and the vast distances that sapped the strength of driver and truck. Of tolls, inspectors and regulations set to strangle the new industry, and drivers who fought back with every trick in the book. Of incredible near-misses that could have killed them. And through it all, the smell and noise and romance of long-haul driving.In this world, when the chips were down, indeed at all times, humour loomed large and real-life adventure abounded.pp. 265 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 21 cm. First Edition. #020226 Gilleland, Ray, 1931- Truck drivers -- Australia -- Biography Transportation, Automotive -- Australia -- History Australia -- Description and travel Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good+. First Edition. With illustrations, a very good copy. Ray gilleland was a pioneer trucker in postwar Australia - a time when outback roads were little more than corrugated dirt goat tracks. This is a story of vast distances, ill-equipped machines, heat and dust, humour and mateship. ; 295 x 210mm; 224 pages. …

Paperback. Condizione: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut Sg - leichte Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzungen, ungelesenes Mängelexemplar, gestempelt - 'If you had worked with them, if you had driven with them, if you had had a drink with them, if you had helped them when broken down, you would have been proud to be one of them and called them mates.'Meet Ray Gilleland, pioneer trucker in postwar Australia. A time when trucks were viewed as an 'upstart industry' that threatened existing railway systems. Ray was part of the new breed, determined not to be chained to the old ways.The Nullarbor Kid tells of the true adventures Ray and his mates had when the trucking industry was born, and the battlelines between government and truckers. Ray tells stories of trucks not suited for blistering Australian heat, long mountain climbs in low gear, and the vast distances that sapped the strength of driver and truck. Of tolls, inspectors and regulations set to strangle the new industry, and drivers who fought back with every trick in the book. Of incredible near-misses that could have killed them. And through it all, the smell and noise and romance of long-haul driving.In this world, when the chips were down, indeed at all times, humour loomed large and real-life adventure abounded.…