Always a Competitor: Tasmanian yachtsman, orchardist and raconteur, by HEDLEY CALVERT, assisted by ALEX GRAEME-EVANS, is an engaging and lavishly illustrated autobiography of one of Australia's most talented and popular post-war, blue-water helmsman. It is told in the context of family and friends and a lifetime of personal motivation, will to improve and succeed, perseverance and discipline, in two fields of endeavour - fruit growing and sailing.
The book is divided into four parts: Huon recollections of his early life, from childhood to national Service and life as an orchardist; a lifetime of sailing exploits; his trade secrets - advice on getting a boat and sailing it and finally Tasmanian stories and anecdotes which illustrate the raconteur in his personality.
A classic biography of a great Australian, compete with hundreds of photographs, an appendix, containing his fascinating family history and a detailed index.
Published by Tasbook Publishers 1997
Hardcover – Near Fine. Dustjacket – Near
Fine.
Limited First Edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR "To Helen, the good you do today .........do good anyway - Enjoy - Hedley Calvert"
Book has 311 clean white pages with many b/w photographs + index.
No Markings, Name or inscriptions. No shelf
wear to book.
Blue boards with clear gold lettering. Leading edges intact.
Tight binding. Small stain to bottom leading edges - seen when book closed..
D/J - slight creasing to top / bottom of spine - see picks
Books will
be wrapped in bubble wrap when posted.
Large format book 31 x 22 x 3 cm