The Hobart Bookshop
The Hobart Bookshop is delighted to invite you to an event with eminent Australian historian David Day.
Day’s latest book is Flaws in the Ice: In Seach of Douglas Mawson examines new evidence challenging the myth of Mawson. From the Penguin Books website: http://www.penguin.com.au/products/9781922070746/flaws-ice-search-douglas-mawson
For many decades, there has been only one published, first-hand account of the expedition – the one written and orchestrated by Mawson himself. Only recently have alternative accounts become publicly available. The most important of these is the long-suppressed diary of Mawson’s deputy, Cecil Madigan, who is scathing in his criticisms of Mawson’s abilities, achievements, and character. At the same time, other accounts have appeared from leading members of the expedition that also challenge Mawson’s official story.
When: 5.30pm Tuesday December 3
Where: The Hobart Bookshop
Free event, all welcome.
For more information on this and other upcoming launches, please visit our website: http://www.hobartbookshop.com.au/upcoming/
