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First there was Girt. Now comes ...
True Girt
In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt transports us to the Australian frontier.
This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous Indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.
True Girt introduces Thomas Davey, the hard-drinking Tasmanian governor who invented the Blow My Skull cocktail, and Captain Moonlite, Australia’s most notorious LGBTI bushranger. Meet William Nicholson, the Melbourne hipster who gave Australia the steam-powered coffee roaster and the world the secret ballot. And say hello to Harry, the first camel used in Australian exploration, who shot dead his owner, the adventurer John Horrocks.
Learn how Truganini’s death inspired the Martian invasion of Earth. Discover the role of Hall and Oates in the Myall Creek Massacre. And be reminded why you should never ever smoke with the Wild Colonial Boy and Mad Dan Morgan.
If Manning Clark and Bill Bryson were left on a desert island with only one pen, they would write True Girt.
Shortlisted for the 2017 Russell Prize for Humour Writing and in the 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards
Longlisted in the 2017 Indie Book Awards
‘An engaging, witty and utterly irreverent take on Australian history.’ —Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project
‘Astounding, gruesome and frequently hilarious, True Girt is riveting from beginning to end.’ —Nick Earls
‘It is all as hilarious as the first book and delves into serious history, albeit in a not very serious manner.’ —Daily Telegraph
‘Another entertaining, opinionated and thought-provoking take on the great Australian story’ —Tom Gilling, The Weekend Australian
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496 pages
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English
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Black Inc.
Publication date
31 October 2016
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In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt takes us to the Australian frontier. This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
About the Author
David Hunt is an unusually tall and handsome man who likes writing his own bios for all the books he has written. David is the author of Girt: The Unauthorised History of Australia, which won the 2014 Indie Award for non-fiction and was shortlisted in both the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and Australian Book Industry Awards. True Girt, the sequel, will be published in November 2016. David is a historian, comedy writer and children's book author. He has a birthmark that looks like Tasmania, only smaller and not as far south. --This text refers to the paperback edition.
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ASIN : B01H2UVHG6
Publisher : Black Inc. (31 October 2016)
Language : English
File size : 5506 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Word Wise : Enabled
Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
Print length : 496 pagesBest Sellers Rank: 3,508 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)3 in History of Australia
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8 in History of Australia & New ZealandCustomer Reviews:
4.4 out of 5 stars 259 ratings
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Matt D.
4.0 out of 5 stars great book, too many pointless footnotes.Reviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 6 December 2022
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As above. As above. As above. As above.
Sorry for the repeats, but Amazon apparently needs at least 20 words.
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Noni Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Dad loves it!Reviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 4 August 2022
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Bought as a gift - got the first in the series for Dad for Christmas and he loved it. Definitely getting the third in the series next.
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Robert Orrell
4.0 out of 5 stars A mostly satisfying sequel/follow on to GIRTReviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 4 January 2021
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If only we were taught Australian history 60 years ago using David Hunts wicked sense of satire. Subjects which bored me witless many years ago had me crying with laughter but feeling as though I was also learning so much.
The FOOTNOTES should win a literary prize in their own right- they are hilarious. Reading my kindle on the train one day other passengers shifted uncomfortably as I laughed out loud and chuckled madly.
True Girt was probably a little too long - seemed to drill down into more detail than Girt but it is a must read nevertheless. MORE PLEASE DAVID HUNT
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Steve Lepp
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps your interestReviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 5 January 2022
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If you have any interest in or feel proud of Australia this is a factual and interesting way of learning about Australia.
The way David has written this book is like an easy to read novel that paints a picture, and yet it is our true history with colourful characters, ever changing landscape and lots of action on every page!
I recommend this series especially for young adults, to learn about how our nation came to be , and what came before....
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Lance Bryant
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read, almost as good has Book 1!Reviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 27 December 2019
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Although nothing can beat "Girt", David Hunt has come up with a fantastic sequel that is so entertaining and informative that I just wish history books were like this at school. Some of the tales are horrendous and they certainly keep any feelings of national pride in sharp perspective! The best feature of the whole shameful story is that it would prevent runaway patriotism. It should be compulsory reading in school, although that would spoil it.
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Jim Swinbourne
4.0 out of 5 stars History as she is spokeReviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 6 January 2021
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I thought I knew Aussie history until I discovered Gift nd True Grit. What an true eye opener reading these books has been.
Should be included in every school's curriculum.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous approach to Australian HistoryReviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 7 May 2021
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Loved his style of writing. Disliked the numerous footnotes in each chapter.
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Michael Farrell
5.0 out of 5 stars FascinatingReviewed in Australia ๐ฆ๐บ on 17 November 2021
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Seriously interesting read. We are taught so little of our history. Should be compulsory reading at school
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Jgfj Butler
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ausralian attraction for early explorers,rejects and speculators.Reviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on 13 November 2019
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Excellent and informative read, amusing and fun. Having read Girt on visiting Tassie that impressed I moved onto True Girt which related more specifically to the surroundings. Gave insights into some of the historical views from a less colonial bent and references very helpful for further reading on my return to the Isle of Man.
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snowblown
5.0 out of 5 stars Five StarsReviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on 1 April 2018
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Brilliant
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Rosie M
4.0 out of 5 stars Mixes the real history with the 'authorised' told with humour ...Reviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on 27 January 2018
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Mixes the real history with the 'authorised' told with humour & clever interpretation of the establishment of European occupation of Australia.
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W. O. Cleland
5.0 out of 5 stars A needed antidote to mythsReviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on 13 December 2016
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We are, in all societies and school systems, fed to some extent, upon mythologized national histories. Hunt undermines so many myths that True Girt should be required reading for all Australians.
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Dunnowot
5.0 out of 5 stars True Girt is ORIGINALReviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on 14 February 2017
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Simply brilliant
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