Boss And His Boys Of 1st Hampton 1914-1984
Biography & Memoir History Australiana
Boss and His Boys of 1st Hampton 1914-1984 by Norman J. James is a first-edition paperback that charts seven decades of Australian Scout history through the eyes of the troop’s long-serving leader. This 1984 biography blends memoir with local heritage, following the 1st Hampton Scout Group from its earliest campfires to its modern-day hikes along Victoria’s coastline.
Black-and-white photographs tucked throughout the book capture barefoot jamborees, wartime service projects, and the faces of boys who grew up under the Boss’s guidance. Collectors of Australiana, scouting memorabilia, and regional histories will appreciate the unfiltered snapshots of everyday life in a suburban Melbourne troop.
The cover carries light scuffs and edge wear befitting a title that has spent years on a scoutmaster’s shelf, yet the pages remain clean, unmarked, and tightly bound. No inscriptions, dog-ears, or smoke odours; just a well-loved first edition ready for its next campfire read.
Ideal for former scouts, history buffs, or anyone seeking an authentic voice from Australia’s past, this copy offers both nostalgia and documented detail without the premium price of a pristine collector’s piece.
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