An edition of Lady spy, gentleman explorer The Double Life of Herbert Dyce Murphy
(2001)
Lady spy, gentleman explorer
the life of Herbert Dyce Murphy : the most extraordinary Australian you've never heard of
by Heather Rossiter
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xiv, 401 p., [8] p. of plates : 20 cm
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Antarctic exploration in the Heroic Era, Australasian Antarctic Expedition, (1911-1914), Australian, Australian society pre WW 1, Biography, British Military Intelligence pre-WW 1, Discovery and exploration, Explorers, Spies, whaling in the Arctic, Murphy, Herbert Dyce, 1879-1971, Explorers -- Australia -- Victoria -- Biography, Spies -- Great Britain -- Biography, Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- AustralianPlaces
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Lady spy, gentleman explorer: The Double Life of Herbert Dyce Murphy
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Lady spy, gentleman explorer: the life of Herbert Dyce Murphy : the most extraordinary Australian you've never heard of
2001, Random House Australia
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Part I Warmed by Adventure
Chapter 1 Apprentice to a dream Chapter 2 Laddie to the Arctic Chapter 3 A Nuisance on the Upper Thames Chapter 4 Dressed to Save the Empire Chapter 5 Two Little Norwegian Girls
Part II
Chapter 6 South of the Back Beach at Sorrento Chapter 7 Glory in Antarctica: Glory by Death Chapter 8 Finding a Continent Chapter 9 The Landing: Poor Beggars Chapter 10 Midwineter Day: Bones of Discontent Chapter 11 Midwinter Day: Last Month's Indigestion Chapter 12 Midwinter Day: Lunching in Silence Chapter 13 Midwinter Dinner Chapter 14 Spring Chapter 15 Sledging to Nowhere Chapter 16 Terror Aurora Chapter 17 The Grieving
Part III
Chapter 18 An Eccentric Relation Chapter 19 Not Quite True
List of Expeditioners and Ship's Officers
Glossary
Notes on Sources Selected Bibliography Index
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-401).
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fascinating account of a varied life that included a short time as a cross-dressing spy for British Military Intelligence pre-WW I, but the book's significance lies in the well-researched account of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-1914 led by Douglas Mawson and particularly of events at the Main Base. Extensive research of primary sources at the Mitchell Library, Sydney, and elsewhere gives the book authority.
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| October 22, 2023 | Edited by Scott365Bot | import existing book |
| December 5, 2010 | Edited by Open Library Bot | Added subjects from MARC records. |
| November 21, 2010 | Edited by Heather Rossiter | Added to What's it about? |
| November 21, 2010 | Edited by Heather Rossiter | added second edition |
| December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |