The life of R.S. ‘Skip’ Porteous“… a writer of quality and fidelity”- Angus & Robertson
The story of this remarkable Australian through his many and varied careers, as told by Rob. Laurent.
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R.S. ‘Skip’Porteous “… a writer of quality and fidelity”- Angus & Robertson
He packed a lot into one life:
* Light-horseman in World War I.
* Commercial artist in 1920s Melbourne – taught by the master, Frederick McCubbin.
* Jackeroo, then part-owner of a vast Central-Queensland cattle run.
* Pioneer tourist-launch operator on the Barrier-Reef islands.
* First Mate on a US Army merchant ship in World War II – his wife sent his war letters to the Bulletin; they asked for more.
* A writing career that culminated in the prizewinning outback classic “Cattleman” in 1960.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.9 × 14.7 × 1.5 cm |
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