Ryan Butta on the Bravest Scout in Gallipoli
Shellharbour City Library is excited to be hosting author Ryan Butta, discussing his latest book The Bravest Scout in Gallipoli. This is the amazing true story of Harry Freame, who's story from 19th century Japan to the shore of Gallipoli will keep you enthralled throughout!
Author Ryan Butta started out life on the opal fields of western NSW, Ryan was raised among the vineyards and horse studs of the Hunter Valley.
His first work of historical non-fiction, The Ballad of Abdul Wade, recounted the previously untold story of the Afghan men that came to Australia in the1800s to work in the mining and wool industries. The Ballad of Abdul Wade was longlisted for the Indie Book Awards non-fiction book of the year for 2023.
Ryan’s latest work, The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli, retells the remarkable life story of Harry Freame, a Japanese-Australian adventurer, soldier of fortune, Anzac, orchardist and spy.
The story is compelling and thrilling, book now to avoid missing your spot.