Ragamuffin Man
The World of Syd Fischer
$30.67
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
26 November 2017
Summary
The remarkable life of Syd Fischer: self-made millionaire, sailing legend and relentless competitor.
“You either lie down and die, or you fight.”
In 1938, a knockabout 11-year-old kid from Marrickville, Sydney, is suddenly confronted by mortality. His mother dies. His father has little time for him and at 14, he leaves school to learn a trade.
In 2016, that same boy is a multi-millionaire. He owns—and runs—the Australian Development Corporation, Sydney City Marine, a h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760640286 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 176064028X |
| Author: | David Salter |
| Publisher: | Black Inc. |
| Imprint: | Nero |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 26 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 502g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 155mm x 233mm |
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David Salter
David Salter is a veteran independent journalist, author and television producer. He was Executive Producer of Media Watch and Editor-In-Chief of The Week. He has written books on Australian history, sport, and the media and is himself an experienced offshore racing sailor.
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