Historical information

Sir Isaac Isaacs was the first Australian born Governor General. He was also a key player in drafting of the Australian Constitution. He practised as a lawyer (specialising in company law) and a judge and was known to defend individuals against bureaucratic injustices.

Significance

Australian politics and constitution.

Physical description

Book; 228 pages.

Dust jacket: pink and white background; black and white photo of Isaac Isaacs; white, pink and black lettering; author's name and title.

Cover: yellow; gold lettering; author's name and title on spine.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside cover: "To Colin King, With all very best wishes from Ian Hayward, Christmas, 1963."