The Struggle for Freedom by Walter Murdoch

Sixth edition, revised. This book has been written by Walter Murdoch while he was living in Warrnambool in 1903. Walter Logie Forbes Murdoch (1874-1970) had a distinguished academic career and became Australia’s best-known essayist. He was a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and syndicated literary columns in many Australian newspapers. In 1901 Walter Murdoch came to Warrnambool going into partnership with James Scott, the proprietor of Warrnambool College. They bought out Warrnambool Grammar School previously run by John Stanley. When Scott retired Murdoch became the sole owner and headmaster of the school. While in Warrnambool Murdoch wrote the school history textbook ‘The Struggle for Freedom’ which covers British constitutional history and has chapters on Australian government at all levels, including the new Federal Government. This 1911 Whitcombe & Tombs Hardback is in good condition. No DJ; Annotated. Annotated in pencil thoughout; Red cloth cover lightly worn. Some spotting and tanning on first few pages.

SKU: 1523799 This image is of the actual book.

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