The simple tale of Simpson and his donkey is the pre-eminent legend of heroism. It is the story of a humble water carrier, a rescuer of wounded men, a tale of compassion, stoic persistence, with a tragic end. His tale is an integral part of the ANZAC story.

Across time, a simple tale can acquire a complicated history. This is what happened to the man with the donkey and is the subject of this book, Simpson's 'afterlife', the legend.

Details: Non-fiction, published 2014.

Format: Soft cover, 320 pages.

Dimensions: 19.7 cm (h) x 12.8 cm (w) x 1.5 cm (d) / 350 grams.