Description: A magnificent work of history by one of Australia's greatest writers
Brief description: Gavin Souter AO is the author of twelve works of non-fiction including A Peculiar People (1968), which won the Foundation of Australian Literary Studies award; Lion & Kangaroo (1976) which won the Colin Roderick Award; Company of Heralds (1981), which also won the Foundation for Australian Literary Studies award; and Heralds and Angels (1992), which won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award. In 1960, Gavin won a Walkley Award; in 1988 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), and raised to Officer level (AO) in 1995; and in 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal. He lives in Sydney.