The Incredible Life of Hubert Wilkins
Australia's Greatest Explorer
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Robert Meldrum
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Peter FitzSimons
About this listen
Sir Hubert Wilkins is one of the most remarkable Australians who ever lived.
The son of pioneer pastoralists in South Australia, Hubert studied engineering before moving on to photography, then sailing for England and a job producing films with the Gaumont Film Co. Brave and bold, he became a polar expeditioner, a brilliant war photographer, a spy in the Soviet Union, a pioneering aviator-navigator, a death-defying submariner - all while being an explorer and chronicler of the planet and its life forms that would do Vasco da Gama and Sir David Attenborough proud. As a WW1 photographer he was twice awarded the Military Cross for bravery under fire, the only Australian photographer in any war to be decorated. He went on expedition with Sir Ernest Shackleton, led a groundbreaking natural history study in Australia and was knighted in 1928 for his aviation exploits, but many more astounding achievements would follow. Wilkins' quest for knowledge and polar explorations were lifelong passions and his missions to polar regions aboard the submarine Nautilus the stuff of legend.
With masterful storytelling skill, Peter FitzSimons illuminates the life of Hubert Wilkins and his incredible achievements. Thrills and spills, derring-do, new worlds discovered - this is the most unforgettable tale of the most extraordinary life lived by any Australian.
'Peter FitzSimons has done his level best to return George Hubert Wilkins to the pantheon of the greatest Australians. He has told a story for the nation.' - Michael McKernan, The Canberra Times©2021 Peter FitzSimons (P)2021 Hachette Australia Pty Ltd
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- T Dog
- 14-01-2022
The most amazing and daring adventurous person I have ever heard of
How does the of the world not know about this man. Especially us Australians Another great book by Fitzy
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- Renee Johnston
- 02-12-2021
Brilliant tribute
Such an amazing, inspiring and well overdue tribute to one of the worlds greatest explorers.
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- Jamie
- 12-11-2023
Excellent book on an excellent Australian
Why is Hubert not better know in Australia , he deserves a lot more exposure . Thanks Mr FitzSimons , if it wasn’t for this book . I may never had known of this remarkable man
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- Lindy bunfield
- 18-05-2023
Unbelievable but true what a Man
What a tough nut his life was full of adventure near death at every chapter but lived to experience some of the biggest world events in history
A world block buster movie is deserved to spread his grandeur to the new generations of the world
Peter Fitzsimmons has brought Wilkins back to life and told a great true story about a man we all should look up to
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- Anonymous User
- 24-11-2021
A story all Australians should know
Amazing story. Thankyou for brining it to life.
I couldn't stop listening. I will be encouraging others to read.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-07-2022
Highly recommend to anyone 👌
Very well put together account of the remarkable life of an inspiring Australian I can't believe I had never heard of. You won't regret using a credit on this one.
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- Mike
- 05-06-2023
An excellent story about a quiet achiever.
A great listen. Well researched and incredibly informative. Well read and very enjoyable. The story of a brilliant but humble great Australian that very few know about.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-11-2024
An amazing story
It’s amazing that I had not heard of this amazing Australian until my late adult life. After listening to the book and researching George Herbert Wilkins I am in no doubt he should be the most famous Australian.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-11-2021
Enthralling
Always a riveting read with this author, and this book is no different. Possibly the most impressive explorer and personality of all time
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- Anonymous User
- 11-08-2022
Loved the whole thing
absolutely great book well read and a very good listen. loved the way it was presented thankyou Peter Fitzsimmons and the rest of the team involved.
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