Peter FitzSimons

The story of Australia’s most famous polar explorer and the giants from the heroic age of polar exploration: Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton Peter FitzSimons masterfully interweaves the stories of the giants from the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration to bring the jaw-dropping events of this bygone era ... (more)dazzlingly back to life.

One of Australia’s best-loved writers, Peter FitzSimons brings us insights from new book, A Simpler Time. As one of six kids growing up on a farm near Sydney in the 1960s, he has different take on our modern world. First and foremost this is a tribute to family, a salute to generations past. They were ... (more)times when praise was understated but love unstinting, when work was hard but people stood by each other in adversity. Join us at the Wheeler Centre for this special event as the author of the best-selling history books Kokoda and Tobruk, shares his own family story with a dash of his characteristic humour and wit.

In his usual humorous, self-deprecating fashion Peter FitzSimon's discusses his new book, A Simpler Time, and growing up as one of six children on a farm on the rural outskirts of Sydney in the 1960s.

Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men ($49.99) is the fascinating story of one of Australia's most loved heroes. In an action-packed life‚ the indomitable 'Smithy' went from fighting as a soldier among the carnage of Gallipoli and the Western Front‚ to taking to the skies against the ... (more)likes of the Red Baron − for which he won the Military Cross for gallantry − before becoming the greatest peacetime aviator of his generation. With typical flair‚ Peter FitzSimons delivers not only the captivating story of Smithy but also immerses us in the incredible tales of a fledgling aviation industry and the courageous pioneers who made the era legendary. Peter FitzSimons is one of Australia's most prolific and bestselling non-fiction authors. With nearly twenty books to his name, including Tobruk and Kokoda, FitzSimons has established himself as one of this country's greatest biographers and historians. Don't miss out... Whether you're a history, aviation or militray buff or simply take a passing interest, Peter FitzSimons is certain to present an afternoon you won't want to miss. With places limited and this great Australian book guaranteed to receive a lot of publicity, make sure you book early and Boffins will see you on June 23 at the wonderfully apt venue of the Aviation Heritage Museum of WA. Can’t make it? No problem. To secure your personally signed copy of Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men, simply pre-purchase by email, by phone, online or at the shop with details of how you would like your book inscribed and Boffins will take care of it for you.