Father of Federation and father of seventeen children. Arrived in Sydney with 53 cents in his pocket, and died with about the same amount.
This is the third book in the Aussie Notables Series.
How did a man so bad with his own money end up on our $5 note?
Discover how Henry Parkes went from poor man to 'Father of Federation' in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.
Follow-up activities linked to the Australian Curriculum: History in Years 5 and 6 are also available, making Henry Parkes an excellent classroom resource and an informative introduction for the general reader.
Father of Federation and father of seventeen children. Arrived in Sydney with 53 cents in his pocket, and died with about the same amount.
This is the third book in the Aussie Notables Series.
How did a man so bad with his own money end up on our $5 note?
Discover how Henry Parkes went from poor man to 'Father of Federation' in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.
Follow-up activities linked to the Australian Curriculum: History in Years 5 and 6 are also available, making Henry Parkes an excellent classroom resource and an informative introduction for the general reader.