Historical information

Arthur Fadden was a member of the House of Representatives for 22 years, representing the Country Party. In 1941, he became Prime Minister for 40 days. He served as Treasurer on two occasions.

These memoirs are the story of his boyhood as well as his political career.

Significance

Political and autobiographical.

Physical description

Book; 196 pages.

Dustjacket: green background; artistic impression of Sir Arthur Fadden smoking a pipe; white and black lettering; author's name and title.

Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.

Inscriptions & markings

Black ink, "To whomsoever may wish it. [Name illegible.] 1969."