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I Was Only Nineteen

I Was Only Nineteen

by John Schumann and Craig Smith
Hardback
Publication Date: 26/02/2014

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Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay. This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean. And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens. God help me, I was only nineteen.

John Schumann's unforgettable lyrics about the Vietnam War are etched in our memories and into our history books. Now they've been warmly brought to life by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators.
ISBN:
9781743317235
9781743317235
Category:
Picture books
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
26-02-2014
Publisher:
ALLEN & UNWIN
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
32
Dimensions (mm):
280x270x10mm
Weight:
0.48kg
John Schumann

Best known for his leadership of legendary Australian folk-rock band Redgum, John Schumann's Vietnam War anthem, 'I was only 19' changed the way our nation thinks about how we treat our war veterans.

Described by rock historian Glenn A Baker as 'one of the finest songwriters this country has produced', John has received almost every award the Australian music industry has to offer.

His songs have been paid the ultimate compliment by becoming the property of the people and country they were written about. His lyrics are read in schools and universities across Australia.

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