Not to take anything away from Ian's undoubtedly fine book, there is another very interesting story about Penryn's journey- 'Telegraph Tourists' compiled and annotated by Winty Calder, the daughter of Frank Wright who with his wife Win saved Penryn when his Austin Seven failed near Daly Waters in the Northern Territory.

This book was written in 1993 following Winty's retracing of the journey.

My copy via ABE Books.

Cheers, Tony.

Location: Melbourne. Victoria, Australia.

Tony, I've also got this book and the DVD about his journey (thanks to 'Squeak' on the forum = Russell Curtis) as Penryn Goldman was carrying a 16mm camera an amazing bonus. I like your words 'when his Austin Seven failed' when in fact Penryn drove into a tree stump probably through exhaustion and seriously bent the front axle (having changed the rear axle in the middle of nowhere on a previous occasion). However, although very interesting I found 'Telegraph Tourists' a bit disjointed jumping from one author to another but is a valuable view of events from his rescuers perspective. Incidentally, although I don't recall the exact figures, Penryn managed to sell the remnants of his Austin 7 for an incredibly good price considering what it (and he'd) been through.

Location: Ferring, West Sussex

James is quite correct in his assessment of the book. It is a very good read and Ian Itter should be applauded in re-issuing it.

I have done quite a lot of research into Penryn Goldman, who later changed his name to Monck, an old family name. He was quite an adventurer, gaining his pilot's licence at eighteen ( in a DH60 Moth 27/60 hp Cirrus 1 )and whom, in his early life, describes himself variously as a student, rancher, author and explorer. Joining the Royal Navy in '39, he rose to the rank of Commander and after WW11 married a baron's daughter. They had three children, two of whom I am in contact with. It is possible that in the future more photographs of the trip may be found.

If anyone is interested in the original 1932 edition I have a good example.
I paid a fortune for the publishers own copy with dustwrapper and now offer my redundant spare. Pm me it will not be cheap. cheers Russell

Location: wamuran