Description
‘He is the personification of strength, culture, artistry, sympathy, directive talent, creative power, romance, chivalry, gentleness and handsome masculinity.’-Eileen Vaughan, 1925
Meet the man behind some of Australia’s favourite confectionery – Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate – a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation.
MacRobertsonland tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Australia’s very own Willy Wonka, by his descendent Jill Robertson.
Specifications:
Publisher: Arcade Publications
Year: 2024 (first published 2010)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 183pp
ISBN: 9780980436792
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