The Quiet Man by Philippa Berlyn. 1st edition 1978. H/C with jacket. 256 pp.

An informative biography of Ian Douglas Smith, former prime minister of Rhodesia, who played such a big role in the history of his country. The author, a freelance journalist, had the full collaboration of Mr Smith in writing this biography. Get to know Ian Smith the boy, growing up, the pilot during the war, the farmer, the politician, prime minister and statesman. With black and white photographs. 

First published 1978 by MO Collins, Salisbury. Condition: Book inside excellent. Gift inscription on title page. Map of East Central Africa on front and back paste-downs. Dust jacket worn at edges and a piece torn out at back. Hardcover under jacket immaculate.