Edgar Henry Baskerville: The Beachcomber who becomes Master of Ceremonies for Prince Phillip and Lord Mountbatten, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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An autobiography of Edgar Henry Baskerville born in Sydney Australia, covering his early childhood experiences to adventures he had as a teenager including hitchhiking to Queensland and Victoria and a stint in the army. From labourer to Accountant and Barrister. Over three years in the Cook Islands starting from beachcomber with a wife and four small children to head of a Government Department there including an episode as Master of Ceremonies to Prince Phillip and Lord Mountbatten. Back to Australia and later conversion to Islam. Performing Haj and three months Khuruj in India and Pakistan. Experiences during Haj and Khuruj. Three Marriages and a fifth child. Some old age philosophical reminiscences and reflections.