Rivett Rohan (59 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean, binding is tight. Text block is clean. Spine is uncreased. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are rubbed, scuffed and creased.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A landmark Australian POW memoir. Rivett recounts his years as a prisoner of the Japanese after the fall of Singapore—forced marches, brutal camps, and the fragile networks of humour, ingenuity and solidarity that kept men alive. Written with clarity and restraint, it remains one of the most important Australian eyewitness accounts of captivity in WWII.Minor wear, soiling to cover, minor foxing. …

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. Reprint. 400 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. There Is No Doubt About The Suffering Endured, Yet This Powerful Story Is Filled With Australian's Will To Survive And Their Unassailabe Spirit In The Face Of The Most Callous Compelling Reading.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. APPEARS VERY LITTLE READ.Minimal wear to hard back book 335 pages. Pages are clean,tanned and tight.Colour frontispiece and b and w plates No name or inscription.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Dust jacket price clipped, wear to top and base of spine, minor tear to dust jacet front, original red cloth boards.

Octavo softcover (VG); 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.

8vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed. 225p. Signed and dated by Rivett on title page. Tightly bound with secure hinges. Black boards are pointed with heavy dust settled on top of text-block. Jacket is unclipped with minor edge wear. Ex-owner's name penned on front endpage. Foxing present on extremities.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine in Very Good+ DJ. dj. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Warmly inscribed to noted Harvard professor. A handsome copy. Very minimal shelf wear, inscribed on the title page by the author, else tight, bright and unmarred. DJ shows light shelf/edge wear, else bright and clean. Black coated paper boards, gilt lettering, frontispiece. 8vo. 225pp. Index.…

xii+225pp. 8vo. B&W plates. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy. . First edition. Presented by author's (subject's grandson).

xii+225pp. 8vo. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. Laminate of dustwrapper falls short of horizontal edges resulting in some soiling. Review paper remains folded around dustwrapper. Otherwise a near fine copy. B&W plates.

84pp. 8vo. Oringinal wrappers. A very good copy. Monograph No. 1. First edition.

8vo; pp. xiv, 217; portrait frontispiece, 16 illustrations, notes, index, original cloth, dustjacket, very good copy. . First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition 1972, good black cloth boards, slightly edgeworn dust jacket, tight binding, clean text Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority.

B-format paperback (20 X 13cm). Condition: Very Good. 400pp. Reprint. Orig published in 1946. Australian War Classics series, presented by E.E. (Weary) Dunlop. Pages lightly age-tanned. Light general wear. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. 335 pages. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear and age marks on pages present, but still a presentable copy. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page. There Is No Doubt About The Suffering Endured, Yet This Powerful Story Is Filled With Australian's Will To Survive And Their Unassailabe Spirit In The Face Of The Most Callous Compelling Reading. …

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Inscription to the Title Page from author " for Dymphna & Alex with best wishes from Nan & Rohan, November 1972" 225 pages. Foreword by Baron Casey of Berwick and of the City of Westminister. Biography of notable Australian scientist, Sir David Rivett, who was instrumental in the foundation and success of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research the forerunner to the CSIRO. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

xii+225pp. 8vo. B&W plates. Oringinal boards in dustwrapper. A near fine copy. . First edition. Inscribed by author's son.

HARDCOVER. 1972, First edition. A good copy in a good d/w.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 400 pages. no dj, cover wornRivett was a war correspondent as well as a prisoner of war on the Burma Siam Railway for 3 1/2 years. This was the first complete and accurate chronicle to tell of the experiences of the Australians at the hands of the Japanese in the p rison camps.…

First edition 225pp ex libris (usual cancellation stamps, pockets etc.) excellent, d/w very good in plastic (light rubbing), illust.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Foxing on endpages, half-title and title page. Minor marks and foxing to foredges. Borrower card pocket on inside back cover. Missing dust jacket. Body text and binding are still very good. Behind Bamboo is unflinching in its honesty and haunting in its realism. It is a vivid, compelling testament to the Australians' will to survive and their unassailable spirit in the face of the most callous inhumanity.…

Hardback. Rohan Rivett, Melbourne University Press. Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1965Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAustralian Citizen is a compelling biography of Herbert Brookes (1867-1963), a prominent Australian businessman, philanthropist, and political activist. Written by journalist and historian Rohan Rivett, the book explores Brookes' multifaceted life-from his early days on the Bendigo goldfields to his influential role in Australian public affairs. Brookes was known for his radical vision, his advocacy for community causes, and his connections with eight Australian Prime Ministers. As the son-in-law of Alfred Deakin, he stood at the intersection of politics, diplomacy, and social reform. Rivett's portrayal is richly illustrated with photographs and cartoons, offering a vivid account of a man who helped shape Australia's civic identity in the early 20th century. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 220x140x35mm+475g . . 500g Postage Incorrect see below for 1kg . . Angus and Robertson. . 1954. . . . Pp335. reprint. 'An Inside Story of the Japanese Prison Camps'. Rohan D. Rivett was a war correspondent and prisoner of war on the Burma-Siam Railway. Yellow cloth hardback green lettering to spine. . Front free endpaper missing. Overall condition is good: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted. . . Australia_Post_Zoned_International_Shipping_Rates_FOR_THIS_PARCEL . . AP-Zone1_NZ:_AU$33.00 . . AP-Zone3_Canada_USA:_AU$49.40 . . AP-Zone4_UK_Europe:_AU$56.60 . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$11.60.…

8vo; pp. xiv, 217; portrait frontispiece, 16 illustrations, notes, index, original cloth, dustjacket, a near finecopy. . First Edition. Inscribed by Alfred Deakin Brookes in 1987.

Hardback. Rohan Rivett, Melbourne: Rivett. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling biography, David Rivett: Fighter For Australian Science, chronicles the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a pivotal figure in the development of scientific research in Australia. The narrative details Rivett's tireless advocacy for scientific advancement, presenting his challenges and triumphs in shaping the nation's intellectual landscape. It uncovers the profound impact of his work, illustrating how his vision laid foundational groundwork for future generations of scientists. Rohan Rivett's account offers an authoritative perspective on a man whose dedication profoundly influenced Australian scientific institutions and policy, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of science and national development. Hardback.…

Hardback. Rohan Rivett, Rohan Rivett, Melbourne. Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: Rohan Rivett, Melbourne, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling biography chronicles the life and enduring legacy of David Rivett, a pivotal figure in the advancement of Australian science. As a dedicated advocate, Rivett tirelessly championed scientific research and development, shaping the nation's intellectual landscape. The narrative illuminates his significant contributions to establishing and fostering scientific institutions, presenting a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs he encountered. It offers readers a profound understanding of the historical context of scientific progress in Australia through the lens of one man's unwavering commitment. This work is essential reading for anyone interested in Australian history, the history of science, or the impact of dedicated individuals on national development. Hardback.…

Hardback. Rohan Rivett, the author, Melbourne. Author: Rohan RivettBinding: HardbackPublished: the author, Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life and career of David Rivett, a prominent figure in Australian science. It explores his contributions and advocacy for scientific advancement in Australia. The book likely covers his challenges, achievements, and the impact he had on the scientific community. It may also touch on his personal life and the influences that shaped his dedication to science. Hardback.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Camberwell, Rohan Rivett, 1977. Octavo; pictorial card covers lightly creased and rubbed; a very good copy. Bullock teamers between 1900-1939.

8vo, 225pp. A very good hardback copy in lightly edgeworn dust jacket with lightly sunned spine. In wrap-around band which is torn. . Inscribed by author.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Light reading wear. Foundation for Australian Studies, Townsville. 84 pages. Previous owner's signature in ink. No torn or missing pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; Australia; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52856.…