Charles Perkins A Biography
Biography & Memoir History Australiana
Peter Read’s Charles Perkins: A Biography charts the life of the fiercely intelligent Arrernte man who shook up white Australia as a soccer star, public servant and towering civil-rights leader. This 1990 first-edition hardcover, complete with illustrated dust jacket, brings the key moments of Perkins’ activism into vivid focus.
Ideal for readers curious about Australian history, Indigenous rights or cultural studies, the 352-page narrative balances scholarship with pace, making it accessible to both adults and mature teens. The crisp pages and clear plates show only gentle shelf wear, reflecting careful storage in a smoke-free home.
Collectors of Australiana, antiquarian social history or illustrated biographies will appreciate the clean condition and intact jacket. Search-friendly terms like “Charles Perkins biography Peter Read” and “Australian civil rights book” lead straight to this copy—ready to shelve or gift.
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