Historical information

John Gorton became Australian Prime Minister (1968-1971) after the disappearance of Harold Holt (with McEwan being the interim Prime Minister). Holt and Gorton were both from the Liberal Party Australia. Gorton has been described as a larrikan and an eccentric in his time as prime minister. The book is described as a disparaging account.

Significance

Australian politics. Biographical.

Physical description

Book; 455 pages.

Dust jacket: green background; author's name and title in white lettering; two-tone picture of John Gorton.
Cover: yellow; green lettering; author's name and title.

Inscriptions & markings

Title page: "To my son John Aug 4th 1971 Dad."