Simpson and His Donkey (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unknown: The Myth of Simpson and his Donkey Exposed (Australian Army History Collection) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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23 x 15.5cm 402pp b&w illustrations softcover good+ Shows clearly based on historical documents that almost every word ever spoken or written about Simpson follwing his death is false.

Paperback. , . Author: Mark GreenwoodFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 32The heroic story of one man and a donkey - and the strange twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. Paperback.

Paperback. Dust, Donkeys and Delusions examines and clinically debunks the myth that has grown up around Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the so-called 'Man with the Donkey', the quintessential Australian 'hero' of Gallipoli. While the various elements of the Simpson myth have now become popularly accepted as 'history', Dust, Donkeys and Delusions shows clearly, based on historical documents, both official and unofficial, that almost every word ever spoken or written about Simpson following his death is false. 2012. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light wear to the wraps.

Paperback. , . Author: Mark GreenwoodFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 32The heroic story of one man and a donkey - and the strange twist of fate that brought two boyhood friends together one last time during the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. Paperback.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book condition is fine. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Front and back cover clean. Book block clean. Text body clean. Overall an excellent copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Donkeys and Delusions examines and clinically debunks the myth that has grown up around Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the so-called 'Man with the Donkey' the quintessential Australian 'hero' of Gallipoli.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: AS NEW COPY! AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORYDust, Donkeys and Delusion examines and clinically debunks the myth that has grown up around Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the so-called 'Man with the Donkey', the quintessential Australian hero' of Gallipoli. While the various elements of the Simpson myth have now become popularly accepted as 'history', Dust, Donkeys and Delusion shows clearly, based on historical documents, both official and unofficial, that almost every word ever spoken or written about Simpson following his death is false. Dust, Donkeys and Delusion does not criticize John Simpson Kirkpatrick himself, recognising that he bears no blame for the nonsensical myths that have grown up around him.First Edition. ix, 402 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 23 cm. #271224 Kirkpatrick, John Simpson, 1892-1915 Australia. Army. Medical Corps World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula History -- Errors, inventions, etc Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and also the little known story of how, without realising, he rescued his childhood friend from South Shields, Billy Lowes. The text also includes fact files on Simpson and Billy Lowes, maps and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. A poignant account of the story of John Kirkpatrick Simpson and how he and his donkey, Duffy, rescued over 300 men during the campaign at Gallipoli. Backed by detailed research, the text includes a brief biography of the man, details of his work at Gallipoli and and additional historical background information such as how Duffy received a VC. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Card covers, trade paperback size, 402pp, b&w photos. A little wear on edges. Large authorial inscription to former owner on title page else very good. Examines and debunks the myth that has grown up around Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the so-called Man with the Donkey, the quintessential Australian hero of Gallipoli. While the various elements of the Simpson myth have now become popularly accepted as history, Dust, Donkeys and Delusion shows clearly, based on historical documents, both official and unofficial, that almost every word ever spoken or written about Simpson following his death is false. There is no question that Simpson performed valuable work at Gallipoli using a donkey to transport lightly wounded men to medical facilities. However, claims made that Simpson saved 300 men; that he ignored orders that medical personnel were not to go out to recover wounded as it was too dangerous; that, in performing his self-appointed task he was a deserter who would probably have been court-martialled and shot had he been in the British Army; that he was an ill-behaved insubordinate with discipline problems; that he made lightning dashes into no-mans land to rescue wounded men under enemy fire; these and every other posthumous statement made about Simpson are examined in forensic detail, and found to be highly inaccurate. In particular, the book examines that part of the myth connected with the supposed official recommendation for a Victoria Cross for Simpson, a campaign that continues to this day. Dust, Donkeys and Delusion does not criticise John Simpson Kirkpatrick himself, recognising that he bears no blame for the nonsensical myth that has grown up around him. The book is very much an attack on the myth and has been written to strip away the layers of half-truth, mistruth and untruth that have surrounded Simpson since the time of his death, revealing the man himself, while at the same time correcting the historical record. Aso seeks to rehabilitate the memory of other soldiers who served at Gallipoli, particularly Simpson's fellow stretcher-bearers.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; Australian History; ISBN/EAN: 9781921941740. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 26837.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo ix + 402pp., b/w plates, text ills., notes, appends., bibliog., index, Examines and debunks the myth that has grown up around Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, the so-called Man with the Donkey, the quintessential Australian hero of Gallipoli. While the various elements of the Simpson myth have now become popularly accepted as history.

1st edition stiff wrappers As New octavo 402pp., b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, A very unflattering account of Simpson's service & achievements which author attributes to 'hack journalism'.