The Unseen Anzac
how an enigmatic explorer created australia's world war i photographs
$30.40
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
3 April 2017
Summary
The Man Behind the Lens: Unearthing the Story of WWI Photographer George Hubert Wilkins
The untold story of an extraordinary man and a great war photographer.
Cameras were banned at the Western Front when the Anzacs arrived in 1916, prompting correspondent Charles Bean to argue continually for Australia to have a dedicated photographer. He was eventually assigned an enigmatic polar explorer – George Hubert Wilkins.
Within weeks of arriving at the front, Wilkins’ expl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925321494 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1925321495 |
| Author: | Jeff Maynard |
| Publisher: | Scribe Publications |
| Imprint: | Scribe Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 3 April 2017 |
| Weight: | 332g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 137mm x 30mm |
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About The Author
Jeff Maynard
Jeff Maynard is an author and documentary maker. His books include Niagara’s Gold, Divers in Time, and Wings of Ice. He is a former editor of Australian Motorcycle News, and retains a keen interest in classic motorcycles. He is a member of the Explorers Club and is on the board of the Historical Diving Society. Jeff continues to research Sir Hubert Wilkins and locate his records and artefacts in Australia, Europe, and the USA. Jeff lives in Melbourne with his wife, Zoe, and their family.
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