spragg griffith (8 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: New. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Mint condition in pictorial laminated boards. Issued without dustjacket. A new copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 297 pages. This book covers the very interesting life of an average Australian as he gives the reader an introspective look into the mind of a front-line soldier. The author served on the Kokoda Trail during World War Two. Prior to demob he spent six months in a hospital where he came to know a number of men who had been Japanese POWs. As a result he undertook medical studies, ultimately becoming a Psychiatrist. He later had a tour in Vietnam as a psychiatrist with the Australian Force. He has long battled the attitudes of the military, regarding the way it classified and managed men suffering from battle stress.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. xiii, 296pp, index, appendices, references, bibliography, bw ills. Or pictorial boards. Near new. Autobiography. The author enlisted in the AIF in 1941 and served with D Company 2/3 Infantry Battalion in Syria and New Guinea (Kokoda, Aitape-Wewak). Prior to demobilisation he spent 6 months in 113 Australian General Hospital undergoing treatment for amoebic dysentery. There he met ex-POWs of the Japanese and determined to assist them in any way he could. In 1947 he began medical studies. Size: 4to.

1st ed. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white photos, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. 296 pp. Memoirs of an "average Australian". Griffith Spragg introspects on his eventful life as a frontline soldier (Syria, Kokoda), and later his medical career as he describes being a country GP, then a psychiatrist who was constantly fighting for better state-run medicine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Pictoral glazed card boards with black and white lettering to spine and front. Boards are generally in very good order. No particular bumping or wear to corners or edges. Spine area is slightly discoloured with just a little mild bumping to ends. Textblock is tight, bright and clean. Frequent annotations to the textblock in pencil. 296 pp. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1043g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 030044:5c) Size: 4to - over 9 3/4" - 12" Tall Language: ENG 1043 G. Book.

Condizione: Very Good. Large 8vo. laminated boards, hardcover. 296pp. index, b/w illus. Very good, small crease on rear top cover corner.

revised edition pictorial boards Nice Copy octavo xiv + 297pp., b/w pls., appends., index, Author served on the Kokoda Trail during World War Two. Prior to demob he spent six months in a hospital where he came to know a number of men who had been Japanese POWs. As a result he undertook medical studies, ultimately becoming a Psychiatrist. He later had a tour in Vietnam as a psychiatrist with the Australian Forces.

1st edition pictorial boards As New octavo xiv + 296pp., b/w plates, appends., index, Author served on the Kokoda Trail during World War Two. Prior to demob he spent six months in a hospital where he came to know a number of men who had been Japanese POWs. As a result he undertook medical studies, ultimately becoming a Psychiatrist. He later had a tour in Vietnam as a psychiatrist with the Australian Forces.

Loftus NSW: Australian Military History Publications 2005. Roy. 8vo. Orig. illust. boards. xiv 298pp. With b/w plates and text-illusts. Fine.