The Encyclopedia Man

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Design Marque
Publisher Place:
Publisher Year: 2013
Edition: First Edition

Description: 332 pages. Ex-Library. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: The true story of a young Welshman who travelled the length and breadth of Australia selling encyclopedias door to door, meeting people from all walks of life and the characters that make this country such an iconic place to visit. You will journey with him to places very few people see, and experience incidents no sane person would want to experience themselves. From the The true story of a young Welshman who travelled the length and breadth of Australia selling encyclopedias door to door, meeting people from all walks of life and the characters that make this country such an iconic place to visit. You will journey with him to places very few people see, and experience incidents no sane person would want to experience themselves. From the large cities of Sydney and Melbourne to the most remote outback towns and the alcohol-fuelled environments of the Aboriginal communities where violence was experienced on a near daily basis, this man began to realise the true Aboriginal culture and way of life these people led. If you have visited this country, are planning a trip in the future, have an interest in sales, or just want to experience the travels of a small-town Welsh boy, this is the book for you. It will take you on a vast and unique journey through this giant island continent. The Encyclopedia Man didn’t just scratch below the surface; he burrowed deep into it— revealing the real Australia that you never knew existed. ...more

ISBN: 9780992784102