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The Man Who Invented Vegemite
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The Man Who Invented Vegemite Paperback - 2014

by Jamie Callister

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Today, more than 22 million jars of Vegemite are sold each year, but when the salty black paste was first produced in 1923, the public wasn't interested. In fact, it took another 15 years and a world war before Australia embraced it. The Man Who Invented Vegemite spans the Gold Rush, the Depression, and two world wars, and it opens a fascinating window both on the evolution of modern Australia, and the quiet achievements and tragedies, of one man. Jamie Callister sets out to learn more about the grandfather he never met and, along the way, discovers that extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people

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  • Title The Man Who Invented Vegemite
  • Author Jamie Callister
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Murdoch Books
  • Publication date 2014
  • ISBN 9781743360446 / 1743360444
  • Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5 x 0.75 in (20.32 x 12.70 x 1.91 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 540.92

About the author

Jamie Callister is the grandson of Cyril Callister, the man who invented Vegemite. He has worked in television and media, as well as building and construction.

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Pier 9, Sydney, 2012. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Good Condition. Today more than 22 million jars of Vegemite are sold each year, but when the salty black paste was first produced in 1923 the public wasn't interested. In fact, it took another fifteen years and a world war before we embraced it. The Man Who Invented Vegemite spans the Gold Rush, the Depression and two world wars and it opens a fascinating window both on the evolution of modern Australia and the quiet achievements, and tragedies, of one man. Jamie Callister sets out to learn more about the grandfather he never met and, along the way, discovers that extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people. Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 211 pages. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Australia; ISBN: 1743360444. ISBN/EAN: 9781743360446. Inventory No: 51431.… Read more
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