Recent Arrivals from Lems Bookshop

The complete illustrated autobiography of Australia's greatest fast bowler. 286 pages. Book in near fine condition.

Formed in the Second World War in 1940 the Special Air Service has performed to the highest possible standards. 269 pages with over 100 black and white illustrations, Book in good+ condition.

An account of the invasion of the South Pacific 1767-1840. During those years so-called westeren civilization came up against primeval innocence in Tahiti, Australia and the Antarctic, In each case good intentions were to lead to disaster, corruption and annililation. Ironically it was Captain James Cook, one of the greatest and certainly the most humane explorer of his day, whose… Read more about this item

Australian Aboriginal Culture Series No. 3. The author was the Chief Protector of Aborigines in Darwin and in 1912 he travelled to Kakadu via the coast, visiting Aboriginal camps and corroborees and witnessing ceremonial and day to day life. The book combines Spencer's diary notes, field notes and photographs supplemented with additional photographs and rock art images. 272 pages with… Read more about this item

When the author arrived in Alice Springs he meets Robert Buck and is intrigued by Buck's reference to an unknown tribe of Aborigines. With some reluctance Buck agreed to guide him to the tribal area through largely unexplored country - the Petermann Journey. 183 pages with 41 black and white illustrations. Book in good+ condition with top corner first page… Read more about this item

The most important assassination case in Cold War history. Late in the summer of 1961 a KGB assassin, Bogdan Stashinsky, defected to West Germany. He had made the crossing many times to kill enemies of the communist regime, his weapon -- a unique, top secret gun that killed without leaving a trace. 364 pages. Book ex libray in good condition… Read more about this item

The author puts forward the idea that prior to the recorded history of the Egyptians and Greeks two major Semitic migrations or dispirtions took place, worldwide in scope. 300 pages with 54 illustrations. Book and dust jacket in very good condition.

More than 10,000 Australians served with Bomber Command, a highly trained band of elite fliers who undertook some of the most dangerous operations of World War 2. Their bravery in extreme circumstances has barely been recognised. Only 2% of Australian forces were involved but they took 20% of the casulties. 424 pages with 16 pages of illustrations. Book in very… Read more about this item

No publishing date or place, A celebration of David Bowie's entire otput from 1967 - 2013. An essential companion to legendary acheivements. 287 pages with around 200 illustrations and endpaper illustration. Book in very good condition and would have been near fine but for the publishing, price, barcode table removed from back cover without affecting inside the cover. This is… Read more about this item

The story behind every album track expanded to include 16 non album gems. Originaly published on the occassion of the band's 50th anniversary. 288 pages with numerous illustrations throughout and endpaper illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

The recording of history was made much easier with the invention and development of the camera. This book draws on the skills of those early photograhers and brings together a collection of scenes from early Sydney and Melbourne, of the goldfields, and of aspects of life generally including working, recreational and family life. 204 pahes with numerous illustrations throughout. Book… Read more about this item

The vast central desert touches on all mainland states of Australia and comprise the major portion of South Australia, Western Australia and The Northern Territory. Although of enormous extent nowhere do the deserts become totally barren with sufficient rainfall from time to time to support surprisingly large populations of plants and animals if only for a brief time. 79 pages… Read more about this item

A guide to 30 of the worlds best train trips. Covers the full range of options, detailed itineraries, fast facts, photos and maps. 181 pages with numerous colour illustrations and maps. Book in very good condition with section of back cover ?price, bar code removed but inside cover intact (book would be near fine but for this).

Signed by the author. In 1996 Tim Jarvis set out to relive Douglas Mawson's extraordinary polar survival journey of 1912-13. Jarvis undertook the hellish journey using the same equipment, clothing and starvation rations as Mawson had available. The story of two journeys undertaken nearly a century apart, to the limits of human endurance. 239 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout.… Read more about this item

Stories from nine Aboriginal Fitzroy River Drovers. The men come from different tribes of the West Kimberley but they share a common background and speak for generations that have endured injustices. 288 pages with numerous illustrations (some in colour) throughout and a map. Book and dust jacket in very good condition.

Every culture throughout history has tried to find answers to the mysteries of life: how the world began, how humans were created and where they go when they die, how the world will end and what happens after that. The Viking Age Scandinavians answered these questions in their myths and legends. 448 pages with 64 illustrations and endpaper illustration. Book… Read more about this item

No publishing date. Inscription to previous owner dated 1935. The rousing fictional tale of Robin Hood who battled injustice in England in the time of King Richard and his brother John. 338 pages with 48 colour plates and endpaper colour pictures. Book in very good+ condition.

The amazing untold histories of the greatest runners-up: those pipped at the post of greatness. 281 pages with 8 pages of illustrations. Book in very good condition.

Exactly what happened in Barrow Creek on 14 July 2001? Many questions remain unanswered and new facts have come to light. 432 pages with 16 pages of illustrations. Book in near fine condition.

How seven centuries of Muslim rule came to an end in Spain. An action packed story of intrigue, treachery, cruelty, cunning, courtliness, bravery and tragedy. 206 pages with 16 pages of mainly colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.