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Jimmy Brockett
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
Jimmy Brockett
Contributors:
By (Author) Dal Stivens
Publisher:
Allen & Unwin
Imprint:
A & U House of Books
Publication Date:
1st November 2012
Country:
Australia
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Fiction
Main Subject:
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
268
Dimensions:
Width 128mm, Height 197mm
Weight:
246g
Description
Jimmy Brockett is an example of that rare species, the Australian political novel.
First published in 1951, the book tells the story of a rogue entrepreneur who builds his fortune in boxing, newspapers and racing. Dal Stivens paints a vivid picture of political corruption, bribery and the manipulations of a political party in early twentieth-century Sydney. It is a timeless story that resonates even today.
Author Bio
Dal Stivens won the Miles Franklin Award in 1970 for A Horse of Air.
