A Bastard of a Place: The Australians in Papua by Brune, Peter - 2004

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2004. 23.0 x 15.0cms, 692pp, b/w illusts, very good paperback & cover The three sections are: Kokoda; Milne Bay and Gona-Buna-Sanananda.

Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest NSW, 2004. 691 pp including index, b&w photographic plates, maps, fine copy in pictorial, limp wrappers.

Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin, 2004. Book. Good. Large Softcover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Large softcover, first thus, 1065gms, 691 pages. In 1942 and early 1943 Papua New Guinea was 'a bastard of a place' to fight a war. Peter Brune gives us the final, all-encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever. This book restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda to what they should collectively be for all Australians - sacred ground. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Book weighs over 1kg an may incur additional postage..

Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2004. 23.0 x 15.0cms, 692pp, b/w illusts, very good paperback (owner's signature) The three sections are: Kokoda; Milne Bay and Gona-Buna-Sanananda.

Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin. 2004. Very Good condition. Contains b/w photographs and maps. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 691 pages. An all encompassing story of the five battles that changed Australia forever. Australian forces in Papua New Guinea during World War II . Reprint. Trade Paperback.

Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2004. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 691 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2004. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: restores Milne Bay, Gona, Buna and Sanananda to their rightful place beside Kokoda as sacred ground, and a vital part of Australian history. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN/EAN: 9781741144031. Inventory No: 20070094.. 9781741144031

Allen & Unwin, 2005

Allen & Unwin 2004. Super octavo softcover (scruffy), ex library; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin, 2004. Sixth. paperback. very good/no dustjacket. 8vo. pp.691

Sydney : Allen & Unwin, 2004. 5th or later Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. xii, 691pp, index, photos, maps. Owner name else very good copy