I Was Listening H.C. Baker 1978 HC DJ Rigby 1st Ed Aussie Yarns Bricklayers

Key Details:

• Title: I Was Listening: True Australian Yarns about Colourful Men and Women

• Author: H.C. Baker

• Publisher: Rigby Limited (Adelaide / Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Perth)

• Year of Publication: 1978

• Edition: First Edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable sleeve)

• Language: English

• Genre: Australiana / Memoir / Humour / Trades & Working Life

• ISBN: 0 7270 2608 4

Mini Story or Hook:
H.C. Baker, a former bricklayer turned storyteller, offers a humorous and touching glimpse into Australian life through the voices of everyday tradespeople, war veterans, and community characters. Drawing from years of working in construction and public service, Baker recounts tales of resilience, wit, and humanity that shaped postwar Australia. From builders to boxers, these yarns capture the larrikin spirit with warmth and authenticity.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage hardcover in collectible condition:

• Dust jacket is intact and housed in a removable protective sleeve; minor edge wear and light soiling on rear panel.

• Boards and spine are clean with firm binding.

• Pages are clean with some mild age toning.

• No inscriptions or library markings.

• A solid, presentable copy of a now-scarce Aussie classic.
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