This travel memoir reveals the thoughts and experiences of one of thousands of young Australians and New Zealanders who make the trek to the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey every year. Within the scope of his personal journey, the author also offers a brief history of the area and the famous World War I battle that has made this a significant place for Australian and New Zealand national pride, smattered with practical tips for those who wish to make the journey themselves.
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St Leonards NSW
Australien
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Höhe: 195 mm
Breite: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-86508-830-3 (9781865088303)
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Tony Wright is National Affairs Editor of The Bulletin. Before that he was Chief Political Correspondent of the Melbourne Age. In the latter capacity he accompanied John Howard and Kim Beazley on their visit to Gallipoli for Anzac Day 2000, when more than 15,000 young Australians and New Zealanders were there in force. This is Tony's first book.
Introduction1 Leaving2 Istanbul3 Eyup4 A small voyage on the Bosphorus5 Cappadocia: The original Diggers6 Tom joins the trail7 To the Dardanelles8 Anzac House9 A boat to Anzac10 The Boomerang Bar11 A walk on old Anzac12 Lone Pine and a baptism at the Cove13 Anzac eve14 Dawn at Anzac15 George s treePostscriptAddendum - Tips for travellers
