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"In 25 engaging and provocative essays, Gordon McLauchlan writes about people, illustrious and unknown, he has rubbed up against since his Press Gallery days in Wellington in the early 1950s. He provides insights into a kaleidoscope of human nature - with new perspectives on famous politicians, writers, broadcasters and 'ordinary' people who piqued his interest....
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"In 25 engaging and provocative essays, Gordon McLauchlan writes about people, illustrious and unknown, he has rubbed up against since his Press Gallery days in Wellington in the early 1950s. He provides insights into a kaleidoscope of human nature - with new perspectives on famous politicians, writers, broadcasters and 'ordinary' people who piqued his interest. Most - like Holland, Holyoake, Holmes, Key, Lange, Shadbolt, Davin and Ihimaera - are New Zealanders. Others - like Noam Chomsky and Felipe Fernández-Armesto - are from elsewhere. Gordon McLauchlan was one of New Zealand best-known and most popular writers, cultural critics and social historians. His The Passionless People was the most famous of several bestsellers"--Publisher's website..
Good: Very tidy condition.
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