The Decades Of A Duntroon Bastard

Biography & Memoir History

The Decades of a Duntroon Bastard is Godfrey Robinson’s candid 1980 military autobiography, tracing a career forged at Australia’s prestigious Royal Military College and lived across turbulent theatres of war. Written in brisk, first-person style, this hardcover first edition gives collectors and history buffs an unfiltered officer’s view of twentieth-century conflict.

The book’s 304 pages remain crisp and unmarked—no underlining, dog-ears, or stuck pages—and the binding is satisfyingly tight. A closed-page edge shows light age-toning and minor foxing, while the protected dust jacket carries small chips, short edge tears, and a few watermark shadows that testify to decades of honest shelf life.

Published by Lansdowne in 1980 and presented here in its original clipped wrapper, this copy suits readers after authentic Australian military history or biographies & true stories set against global campaigns. The narrative blends parade-ground discipline with battlefield reality, making it a compelling read for young adults and adults alike.

Shipped from a smoke-free home, this collectible first printing offers a sturdy reading copy and a piece of Duntroon heritage without the premium price of a pristine example.