Goodbye girlie patsy adamsmith 9781743315743 allen. The anzacs 1978 won the age book of the year award. Selling over 100,000 copies at a time when australias population was 14 million, it showed that australians were interested in reading war histories despite revulsion at war in the aftermath of the conflict in vietnam. She was a prolific writer on a range of subjects covering history, folklore and the preservation of national traditions, and also wrote her autobiography in two parts. Please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Patsy adams smith approached world war one veterans and their wivesrelatives some in. The anzacs, war popular penguins by patsy adamsmith. In 1980 she received an obe for services to literature, and in 1994 she was made an officer of the order of australia for her contribution to community history. Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118.
The story of australias soldiers, airmen and sailors during the first world war and what a read it is. Gallipoli was the final resting place for thousands of young australians. This author is exacting and heaps of personal veteran story input from intense research by the author with many veterans and written records throughout australia in the mid to late 1970s. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. If you have not read the anzacsthere will always be a part of australia you will never understand. Her award winning book, the anzacs, was first published in 1978. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time. Australian author who wrote several popular books, including 1978s the anzacs, 1984s australian women at war, and 1992s prisoners of war. Patricia jean patsy adamsmith ao, obe 19242001, author of 33 books. Australian women at war adamsmith patsy marlowes books. The anzacs by patsy adam smith books on war australia.
It tells the overall story of australia during the war through the. Death struck so fast there was no time for escape or burial. Les carlyon, the australiangallipoli was the final resting place for thousands of young australians. The author of some 30 books, she had the rare ability to tap our australian consciousness and. The anzacs patsy adamsmith national library of australia. Patsy adamsmith is regarded as a popular australian author. The anzacs this war book is the 1979 edition original large illustrated format the anzacs by patsy adam smith. Just a hint of rubbing to edges of boards, all else near fine. She published her autobiography in two parts separated by 30 years. She was very proud that her great grandfather, john conway bourke, is featured in the book. The anzacs by patsy adam smith is an incredibly powerful book.
Her other notable works include the anzacs, australian women at war and prisoners of war. Winner of the age book of the year award when first published in 1978, the anzacs remains unrivalled as the classic account of australias involvement in the first. The anzacs by patsy adam smith, 1981, sphere books edition, in english. Australian prisoners of war patsy adamsmith national library of. The age book of the year award for the anzacs 1980. Patsy adam smith introduced many readers to australian history. Winner of the age book of the year award when first published in 1978, the anzacs remains unrivalled as the classic account of australias involvement in the first world. Patsy adam smith, ao, obe, was born in 1926 in nowingi, victoria. The story of world war i in the words of the men who sailed away from australia to the greatest holocaust the world has ever known. If you own this book, you can mail it to our address below. Brown cloth with gilt title etc to spine, illustrated throughout in black and white, pictorial endpapers, bibliography, index. Death struck so fast there was not time for escape or burial.
From them we learn not only why they went and what they found in that. Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. Available in the national library of australia collection. The anzacs by patsy adamsmith stumbling through the. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Patsy adamsmith bio, family, trivia famous birthdays. I came across patsy adamsmith s work when my grandmother bought me a copy of outback heroes. She was the daughter of country railway workers and went on to write about her childhood in hear the train blow, 1964. Her awardwinning 1978 book the anzacs was adapted into a part television series. These are the only major writings of the australian working man. Patsy adam smith read over 8000 diaries and letters to write her acclaimed bestseller about the first world war. Adamsmith, patricia jean patsy woman the australian. The anzacs patsy adam smith thomas nelson australia west melbourne, vic 1978.
Book appears to have hardly been read and is in fine condition throughout. The anzacs patsy adam smith penguin books melbourne 20. Short tear at base of spine of pictorial dust jacket. In addition to these autobiographies, her most notable works include the anzacs 1978. Patricia jean patsy adamsmith ao, obe 31 may 1924 20 september 2001 was an australian author, historian and servicewoman. Outback heroes and the anzacs, which was joint winner of the age book of. Buy the anzacs by patsy adam smith online at alibris. Patsy adamssmith approached world war one veterans and their wivesrelatives some in her own family when they were in the twilight of their lives and were finally prepared to speak about the unspeakable. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient. Their simple letters and diaries tell more vividly than any conventional history what life was like in the great war.
She was a prolific writer on a range of subjects covering history, folklore and the preservation of national traditions, and wrote a twopart autobiography. Adamsmith, patsy 31 may 1924 womens museum of australia. Patricia jean adamsmith, ao, obe was an australian author, historian and servicewoman. Patsy adam smith read over 8000 diaries and letters to write. Buy the anzacs 2nd revised edition by adam smith, patsy isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. World war i the anzacs books, anzacs the,the anzacs. Declaration relating to disposition of thesis unsworks. The author of more than 30 books, patsy adamsmith introduced. Popular author of 33 books on history, folklore, and preserving national traditions, plus an autobiography, including the anzacs 1978, australian women at war. The anzacs 9780170050661 by adam smith, patsy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For patsy adam smith, the brighteyed little girl whose childhood is recounted in. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. In 1978 her book the anzacs shared the age book of the year award and was made into a.
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